American Shield Fern
Dryopteris intermedia A.Gray
Dryopteris intermedia, known as American Shield Fern, is a perennial, evergreen fern native to eastern North America. It belongs to the Dryopteridaceae family and is diploid, serving as a parent species for hybrids like Dryopteris carthusiana. It is also referred to by several other common names, including intermediate shield fern and fancy wood fern.
Description
Dryopteris intermedia is a member of the Dryopteridaceae family and is found in regions such as Labrador, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and parts of the United States. It was first described by A.Gray in 1848. This species is known for its role in hybridization, contributing to the origin of other Dryopteris species. Common names for this fern include intermediate wood fern, glandular wood fern, and common wood fern.
Other common names
American Shield FernCommon Wood FernEvergreen Shield FernEvergreen Wood FernFancy FernFancy Wood FernGlandular Wood FernIntermediate Wood FernIntermediate Woodfern
Distribution
Labrador · Newfoundland · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Vermont-US · NO · Alabama · Azores · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Japan · Kentucky · Madeira · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · New Hampshire · New Jersey
