Polystichum munitum
common sword fern, western fern
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to Mexico, east to Montana, and disjunct in South Dakota.
Habitat: Moist coniferous woods, in open to deep shade; from sea-level to midmontane.
Spores: Spores year-round on fronds
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Polystichum munitum (Kaulf.) C. Presl
Publication: Tent. Pterid. 83. 1836.
Publication: Tent. Pterid. 83. 1836.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Aspidium munitum Kaulf.
Polystichum munitum (Kaulf.) K. Presl var. munitum [HC]
Polystichum munitum (Kaulf.) K. Presl var. munitum [HC]
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Polystichum munitum in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Polystichum munitum checklist entry
OregonFlora: Polystichum munitum information
E-Flora BC: Polystichum munitum atlas page
CalPhotos: Polystichum munitum photos
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