Definition of Shield fern

(Bot.) any fern of the genus Aspidium, in which the fructifications are covered with shield-shaped indusia; - called also wood fern. See Illust. of Indusium.

See also: Shield

Related Words

Athyriaceae, broad buckler-fern, buckler fern, Dryopteridaceae, Dryopteris dilatata, Dryopteris goldiana, family Athyriaceae, family Dryopteridaceae, fern, Goldie's fern, Goldie's shield fern, goldie's wood fern, Polystichum setiferum, soft shield fern

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