Polystichum acrostichoides

Scientific Name: Polystichum acrostichoides
Common Name: Christmas fern
Global Conservation Status: G5 - Secure

Narrow (2 inch wide), green fronds of Christmas fern keep their color even in winter.
Photographer: Gary Fleming

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