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Polystichum imbricans ssp. imbricans
imbricate fern, narrow-leaved sword fern
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; southwestern British Columbia to California, eastern Idaho, and northern Idaho.

Habitat: Drier habitats such as open rock crevices and dry conifer forest, occasionally on serpentine, mostly at low elevations.

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Polystichum imbricans (D.C. Eaton) D.H. Wagner ssp. imbricans
Publication: Pteridologia. 1: 50. 1979.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Polystichum munitum (Kaulf.) C. Presl ssp. nudatum (D.C. Eaton) Ewan
Polystichum munitum (Kaulf.) C. Presl var. imbricans (D.C. Eaton) Maxon [HC, Peck]
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Polystichum imbricans ssp. imbricans in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Polystichum imbricans ssp. imbricans checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Polystichum imbricans ssp. imbricans information.

E-Flora BC: Polystichum imbricans ssp. imbricans atlas page.

CalPhotos: Polystichum imbricans ssp. imbricans photos.

USDA Plants: Polystichum imbricans ssp. imbricans information.

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