11,364 observationsLeast Concern
broad buckler-fern
Dryopteris dilatata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Polypodiopsida ›Order: Polypodiales ›Family: Dryopteridaceae ›Genus: Dryopteris
About
Dryopteris dilatata, the broad buckler-fern, is a robust species of deciduous or semievergreen fern in the family Dryopteridaceae, native to Europe, particularly western and central Europe. In southern Europe, it is mostly found in mountainous regions. It is also found between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. It grows to 90Â cm (35Â in) tall by 120Â cm (47Â in) wide, with dark green tripinnate fronds, the ribs covered in brown scales.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of broad buckler-fern is Dryopteris dilatata.
- The broad buckler-fern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- broad buckler-fern belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- broad buckler-fern belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- broad buckler-fern belongs to the class Polypodiopsida.
- broad buckler-fern belongs to the order Polypodiales.
- broad buckler-fern belongs to the family Dryopteridaceae.
- broad buckler-fern belongs to the genus Dryopteris.