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Polystichum imbricans subsp. imbricans

Cliff Sword Fern, Dwarf Western Sword Fern
Other regional names: Imbricate Sword Fern +2 more
  • Imbricate Sword Fern
  • Narrow Leaved Sword Fern
  • Narrowleaf Swordfern
Also known as: Aspidium munitum var. imbricans D.C.Eaton +5 more
  • Aspidium munitum var. imbricans D.C.Eaton
  • Polystichum munitum f. imbricans (D.C.Eaton) Clute ex M.Broun
  • Polystichum munitum subsp. imbricans (D.C.Eaton) Munz
  • Polystichum munitum subsp. nudatum (Kaulfuss) K.Presl
  • Polystichum munitum var. imbricans (D.C.Eaton) Maxon
  • Polystichum munitum var. nudatum (D.C.Eaton) Gilbert

Indigenous to North America, Polystichum imbricans subsp. imbricans (commonly known as Cliff Sword Fern or Dwarf Western Sword Fern) is a fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Polystichum imbricans, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Fern

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington
Base Species & Variations

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