Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Polystichum acrostichoides

Family:
Christmas Fern

Family:
Dryopteridaceae (alternatively Polypodiaceae)

Description:
Christmas Fern tolerates areas of relatively poor soil, drought, and partial sun much better than other ferns. It is also evergreen throughout the entire Winter, and retains its old foliage into the new growing season.

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