Dryopteris intermedia
Evergreen Wood Fern, Fancy Fern
Other regional names: Intermediate Woodfern
- Intermediate Woodfern
Also known as: Aspidium spinulosum var. intermedium D.C.Eaton +1 more
- Aspidium spinulosum var. intermedium D.C.Eaton
- Polypodium intermedium Muhl. ex Willd.
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Dryopteris intermedia (commonly known as Evergreen Wood Fern or Fancy Fern) is a fern within the Polypodiaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Fern
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Macaronesia, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Azores, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Madeira, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Japan
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms