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Polystichum

Polystichum

9.7
A group of small to medium ferns with evergreen, divided leaves called holly ferns
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The shaded woodland was carpeted with various species of Polystichum.

Examples

  • The Polystichum fern thrives in shaded areas.

  • Researchers discovered a new Polystichum species in the remote mountain region.

  • Many gardeners favor Polystichum for its resilience and attractive evergreen foliage.

  • Many gardeners love to cultivate Polystichums in their backyards.

  • Many gardeners favor Polystichum for its resilience and attractive evergreen foliage.

  • The shaded woodland was carpeted with various species of Polystichum.

  • Researchers discovered a new Polystichum species in the remote mountain region.

Compounds

Polystichum acrostichoides
  • Specialized
9.9

An evergreen fern from North America with long feather-like leaves that makes good ground cover

Polystichum aculeatum
  • Specialized
9.9

A fern with shiny, sharp-pointed leaves like holly that grows in shady, moist places

Polystichum scopulinum
  • Specialized
9.9

A fern that grows on rocks in western North America

Surface Forms

Polystichum singular
Polystichums plural

Etymology

Polystichum comes from the Greek parts poly- meaning 'many' and stichos meaning 'row', so the name literally means 'many rows'. These ferns often show many neat rows of small leaflets on their leaves, so thinking 'many rows' helps you remember this group of holly ferns.