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fragrant wood fern
Dryopteris fragrans
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Polypodiopsida ›Order: Polypodiales ›Family: Dryopteridaceae ›Genus: Dryopteris
About
Dryopteris fragrans, commonly known as the fragrant woodfern, a circumboreal fern, is the smallest of the Dryopteris species. It can resemble Woodsia ilvensis in the wild, with which it shares the same habitat of rocky areas, shady cliffs, screes, and limestone talus. It typically will not reach more than 25 cm (9.8 in) in height, and accumulates dead fronds around its base.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of fragrant wood fern is Dryopteris fragrans.
- fragrant wood fern belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- fragrant wood fern belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- fragrant wood fern belongs to the class Polypodiopsida.
- fragrant wood fern belongs to the order Polypodiales.
- fragrant wood fern belongs to the family Dryopteridaceae.
- fragrant wood fern belongs to the genus Dryopteris.