Family: Dryopteridaceae
[Dryopteris cristata X D. spinulosa (L.) A.Gray]
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Dryopteris: from 2 Greek words drys, "oak," and pteris, "fern," possibly referring to the plant's habitat
Plants: perennial fern
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial fern
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FAC* USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos