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Christmas fern

Polystichum acrostichoides

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Polypodiopsida ›Order: Polypodiales ›Family: Dryopteridaceae ›Genus: Polystichum

About

Polystichum acrostichoides, commonly called Christmas fern, is a perennial, evergreen fern native to eastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Minnesota and south to Florida and eastern Texas and naturalized in Europe. It is one of the most common ferns in eastern North America, being found within moist and shady areas in forests, rocky slopes, and stream banks. The common name of Christmas fern, derives from its evergreen fronds which are often still green at...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Christmas fern?
The scientific name of Christmas fern is Polystichum acrostichoides.
What kingdom does Christmas fern belong to?
Christmas fern belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Christmas fern belong to?
Christmas fern belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Christmas fern belong to?
Christmas fern belongs to the class Polypodiopsida.
What order does Christmas fern belong to?
Christmas fern belongs to the order Polypodiales.
What family does Christmas fern belong to?
Christmas fern belongs to the family Dryopteridaceae.
What genus does Christmas fern belong to?
Christmas fern belongs to the genus Polystichum.