Dryopteris dilatata
About
Dryopteris dilatata, the broad buckler-fern, is a robust species of deciduous or semievergreen fern in the family Dryopteridaceae, native to Europe, particularly western and central Europe. In southern Europe, it is mostly found in mountainous regions. It is also found between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. It grows to 90 cm (35 in) tall by 120 cm (47 in) wide, with dark green tripinnate fronds, the ribs covered in brown scales.
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
How to use it
The broad buckler-fern is often used in ornamental gardening due to its lush foliage and ability to thrive in shaded areas. It can add a beautiful, natural touch to gardens, especially in woodland settings. Additionally, its robust nature makes it a great choice for erosion control on slopes.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dryopteris dilatata
- Slug
- dryopteris-dilatata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
- Genus
- Dryopteris
- Species
- dilatata
- Wikidata QID
- Q905897
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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