Polystichum setigerum
Alaska Holly Fern, Alaska Hollyfern
Other regional names: Alaska Sword Fern
- Alaska Sword Fern
Also known as: Polystichum alaskense Maxon +3 more
- Polystichum alaskense Maxon
- Polystichum braunii f. alaskense (Maxon) C.Chr.
- Polystichum braunii subsp. alaskense (Maxon) Calder & Roy L.Taylor
- Polystichum braunii var. alaskense (Maxon) Hultén
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Polystichum setigerum (commonly known as Alaska holly fern) is a fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is part of the broad Polystichum genus, encompassing over 450 species globally.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Fern
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Aleutian Is., British Columbia