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Dryopteris expansa
Shield fern; Spreading Wood Fern

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DERIVATION
Dryopteris - From the Greek drys, (oak) and pteris, (fern) referring to the plant's habitat
expansa - From the Latin expandare, meaning to expand or spread out
FAMILY Polypodiaceae (Polypody Family)  Other Plants in the Polypody Family
RANGE NW North America and NE North America, including Colorado
COMMON NAME(S) Shield fern | Spreading Wood Fern
Location Map for Dryopteris expansa (Shield fern; Spreading Wood Fern) - 2 Map Locations Found
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201427*1 2020 Woodland Mosaic
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221269*1 2022 Rock Alpine Garden
221269*2 2022 Rock Alpine Garden

 

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