buckler fern

English

buckler-shaped indusia protecting sori of narrow buckler fern (Dryopteris carthusiana)

Etymology

From the shape of the indusia (membranes) that cover the fern's sori (spores).

Noun

buckler fern (plural buckler ferns)

1. Certain species of the fern genera Dryopteris, Polystichum, and others.

Derived terms

• hay-scented buckler fern (Dryopteris aemula)
• narrow buckler fern (Dryopteris carthusiana)
• crested buckler fern (Dryopteris cristata)
• broad buckler fern (Dryopteris dilatata)
• northern buckler fern (Dryopteris expansa)
• fragrant buckler fern (Dryopteris fragrans)
• scaly buckler fern (Dryopteris remota)
• rigid buckler fern (Dryopteris submontana)

Translations

Dryopteris

• Finnish: alvejuuri (fi)

See also

• shield fern
• sword fern

References

• buckler fern on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Dryopteris on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Category:Dryopteris on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons