species 664 observations
Dudley's Shield Fern
Polystichum dudleyi
Field notes
Polystichum dudleyi is a species of fern known by the common name Dudley's sword fern. It is endemic to California, where it is known from the forests of the central and southern California Coast Ranges.
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Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Fern Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.