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432 Species in Genus Dryopteris

Diving Deep into Dryopteris: A Fern Fanatic’s Perspective

Hi, I’m Ferb Vu, and I’ve always been fascinated by the intricate beauty of ferns. Their delicate fronds and vibrant green hues bring a touch of ancient wilderness to any space. Among my favorites is the Dryopteris genus, a diverse group of ferns commonly known as wood ferns, male ferns, or buckler ferns.

What captivates me most about Dryopteris is their resilience and adaptability. They thrive in various environments, from shady woodlands to rocky slopes, showcasing their remarkable ability to flourish in challenging conditions. This hardiness, coupled with their aesthetic appeal, makes them a popular choice for gardens and landscaping.

Unpacking the Dryopteris Genus

Dryopteris belongs to the family Dryopteridaceae and boasts a rich diversity with over 400 species distributed worldwide. These ferns are characterized by their distinctive features:

  • Slowly creeping rootstocks: These form a crown, giving rise to a vase-like arrangement of fronds.
  • Round sori with peltate indusium: These are the reproductive structures found on the underside of the fronds.
  • Variety in frond size and shape: From the compact Dryopteris filix-mas to the expansive Dryopteris goldiana, the genus offers a wide array of frond morphologies.

A Glimpse into Dryopteris Diversity

  1. Dryopteris acutodentata Ching
  2. Dryopteris adnata (Blume) Alderw.
  3. Dryopteris aemula (Aiton) Kuntze
  4. Dryopteris affinis (Lowe) Fraser-Jenk.
  5. Dryopteris aitoniana Pic.Serm.
  6. Dryopteris × alejandrei Pérez Carro & Fern.Areces
  7. Dryopteris × algonquinensis D.M.Britton
  8. Dryopteris alpestris Tagawa
  9. Dryopteris × alpirsbachensis Freigang, Zenner, Bujnoch, S.Jess. & Magauer
  10. Dryopteris amblyodonta J.P.Roux
  11. Dryopteris × ambroseae Fraser-Jenk. & Jermy
  12. Dryopteris amurensis (Milde ) Christ
  13. Dryopteris aneitensis (Hook.) C.Chr.
  14. Dryopteris angustifrons (T.Moore) Kuntze
  15. Dryopteris angustipalea Darnaedi, M.Kato & K.Iwats.
  16. Dryopteris annamensis (Tagawa) Li Bing Zhang
  17. Dryopteris antarctica (Baker) C.Chr.
  18. Dryopteris anthracinisquama Miyam.
  19. Dryopteris apiciflora (Wall. ex Mett.) Kuntze
  20. Dryopteris approximata Sledge
  21. Dryopteris × apuana Gibby, S.Jess. & Marchetti
  22. Dryopteris aquilinoides (Desv.) C.Chr.
  23. Dryopteris arborescens (Baker) Kuntze
  24. Dryopteris ardechensis Fraser-Jenk.
  25. Dryopteris × arecesiae Pérez Carro & T.E.Díaz
  26. Dryopteris arguta (Kaulf.) Watt
  27. Dryopteris ascensionis (Hook.) Kuntze
  28. Dryopteris assamensis (C.Hope) C.Chr. & Ching
  29. Dryopteris × asturiensis Fraser-Jenk. & Gibby
  30. Dryopteris athamantica (Kunze) Kuntze
  31. Dryopteris atrata (Wall. ex Kunze) Ching
  32. Dryopteris aurantiaca J.P.Roux
  33. Dryopteris × australis (Wherry) Small
  34. Dryopteris austroindica Fraser-Jenk.
  35. Dryopteris bamleriana Rosenst.
  36. Dryopteris baniensis Rosenst.
  37. Dryopteris barbigera (Hook.) Kuntze
  38. Dryopteris basisora Christ
  39. Dryopteris × benedictii (Farw.) Wherry
  40. Dryopteris bernieri Tardieu
  41. Dryopteris bhutanica (Fraser-Jenk. & Pariyar) Fraser-Jenk.
  42. Dryopteris bissetiana (Baker) C.Chr.
  43. Dryopteris blanfordii (C.Hope) C.Chr.
  44. Dryopteris bodinieri (Christ) C.Chr.
  45. Dryopteris bojeri Kuntze
  46. Dryopteris × boottii (Tuck.) Underw.
  47. Dryopteris borbasii Litard.
  48. Dryopteris × brathaica Fraser-Jenk. & Reichst.
  49. Dryopteris × burgessii B.Boivin
  50. Dryopteris burnatii Christ & Wilczek
  51. Dryopteris cacaina Tagawa
  52. Dryopteris cambrensis (Fraser-Jenk.) Beitel & W.R.Buck
  53. Dryopteris campyloptera Clarkson
  54. Dryopteris camusiae Fraser-Jenk.
  55. Dryopteris × cantabrica Alejandre, Pérez Carro & Fern.Areces
  56. Dryopteris caperata J.P.Roux
  57. Dryopteris caroli-hopei Fraser-Jenk.
  58. Dryopteris carpatica S.Jess. & Bujnoch
  59. Dryopteris carthusiana (Vill.) H.P.Fuchs
  60. Dryopteris caucasica (A.Braun) Fraser-Jenk. & Corley
  61. Dryopteris caudipinna Nakai
  62. Dryopteris × cedroensis Gibby & Widén
  63. Dryopteris celsa (W.Palmer) Knowlt., T.S.Palmer & Pollard ex Small
  64. Dryopteris chaerophyllifolia (Zippel) C.Chr.
  65. Dryopteris championii (Benth.) C.Chr.
  66. Dryopteris chichisimensis Nakai ex H.Itô
  67. Dryopteris chinensis (Baker) Koidz.
  68. Dryopteris christenseniae (Ching) Li Bing Zhang
  69. Dryopteris chrysocoma (Christ) C.Chr.
  70. Dryopteris cicatricata J.P.Roux
  71. Dryopteris cinnamomea (Cav.) C.Chr.
  72. Dryopteris clarkei (Baker) Kuntze
  73. Dryopteris clintoniana (D.C.Eaton) Dowell
  74. Dryopteris cochleata (D.Don) C.Chr.
  75. Dryopteris cognata (C.Presl) Kuntze
  76. Dryopteris collucata Charit.
  77. Dryopteris commixta Tagawa
  78. Dryopteris comorensis (Tardieu) Fraser-Jenk.
  79. Dryopteris × complanata Fraser-Jenk.
  80. Dryopteris × complexa Fraser-Jenk.
  81. Dryopteris conjugata Ching
  82. Dryopteris conversa Alderw.
  83. Dryopteris × convoluta Fraser-Jenk.
  84. Dryopteris coreanomontana Nakai
  85. Dryopteris corleyi Fraser-Jenk.
  86. Dryopteris × correllii W.H.Wagner & A.V.Gilman
  87. Dryopteris costalisora Tagawa
  88. Dryopteris crassirhizoma Nakai
  89. Dryopteris crinalis (Hook. & Arn.) C.Chr.
  90. Dryopteris crispifolia Rasbach, Reichst. & G.Vida
  91. Dryopteris cristata (L.) A.Gray
  92. Dryopteris × critica (Fraser-Jenk.) Fraser-Jenk.
  93. Dryopteris cycadina (Franch. & Sav.) C.Chr.
  94. Dryopteris cyclopeltidiformis C.Chr.
  95. Dryopteris cyclosorus Alderw.
  96. Dryopteris damingshanensis Li Bing Zhang & H.M.Liu
  97. Dryopteris daozhenensis P.S.Wang & X.Y.Wang
  98. Dryopteris decipiens (Hook.) Kuntze
  99. Dryopteris dehuaensis Ching & K.H.Shing
  100. Dryopteris deparioides (T.Moore) Kuntze
  101. Dryopteris devriesei Rosenst.
  102. Dryopteris × deweveri (Jansen) Jansen & Wachter
  103. Dryopteris diacalpioides (Ching) Li Bing Zhang
  104. Dryopteris dickinsii (Franch. & Sav.) C.Chr.
  105. Dryopteris dicksonioides (Mett.) Copel.
  106. Dryopteris diffracta (Baker) C.Chr.
  107. Dryopteris dilatata (Hoffm.) A.Gray
  108. Dryopteris × doeppii Rothm.
  109. Dryopteris × doluchanovii Askerov
  110. Dryopteris × dowellii (Farw.) Wherry
  111. Dryopteris dracomontana Schelpe & N.C.Anthony
  112. Dryopteris drakei C.Chr.
  113. Dryopteris dulongensis (S.K.Wu & X.Cheng) Li Bing Zhang
  114. Dryopteris edwardsii Fraser-Jenk.
  115. Dryopteris enneaphylla (Baker) C.Chr.
  116. Dryopteris erythrosora (D.C.Eaton) Kuntze
  117. Dryopteris erythrovaria K.Hori & N.Murak.
  118. Dryopteris × euxinensis Fraser-Jenk. & Corley
  119. Dryopteris expansa (C.Presl) Fraser-Jenk. & Jermy
  120. Dryopteris fadenii Pic.Serm.
  121. Dryopteris fangii Ching, Fraser-Jenk. & Z.R.Wang
  122. Dryopteris fengiana (Ching) ined.
  123. Dryopteris ferruginea (Baker) Kuntze
  124. Dryopteris filipaleata J.P.Roux
  125. Dryopteris filix-mas (L.) Schott
  126. Dryopteris flaccisquama A.Rojas
  127. Dryopteris flemingii Fraser-Jenk.
  128. Dryopteris formosana (Christ) C.Chr.
  129. Dryopteris fragrans (L.) Schott
  130. Dryopteris fragrantiformis Tzvelev
  131. Dryopteris × fraser-jenkinsii Gibby & Widén
  132. Dryopteris fructuosa (Christ) C.Chr.
  133. Dryopteris × fujipedis Sa.Kurata
  134. Dryopteris × furadensis Bennert, Rasbach, K.Rasbach & Viane
  135. Dryopteris fuscipes C.Chr.
  136. Dryopteris fuscoatra (Hillebr.) W.J.Rob.
  137. Dryopteris futura A.R.Sm.
  138. Dryopteris gamblei (C.Hope) C.Chr.
  139. Dryopteris gaoligongensis Z.Y.Zuo, J.Mei Lu & D.Z.Li
  140. Dryopteris gemmifera S.Y.Dong
  141. Dryopteris × ghatakii Fraser-Jenk.
  142. Dryopteris glabra (Brack.) Kuntze
  143. Dryopteris glandulosopaleata J.P.Roux
  144. Dryopteris goeringiana (Kunze) Koidz.
  145. Dryopteris goldieana (Hook. ex Goldie) A.Gray
  146. Dryopteris × gomerica Gibby & Widén
  147. Dryopteris gonggaensis H.S.Kung, Li Bing Zhang & X.S.Guo
  148. Dryopteris gorgonea J.P.Roux
  149. Dryopteris × gotenbaensis Nakaike
  150. Dryopteris × graeca Fraser-Jenk. & Gibby
  151. Dryopteris grandifrons Li Bing Zhang
  152. Dryopteris guanchica Gibby & Jermy
  153. Dryopteris guangxiensis S.G.Lu
  154. Dryopteris gymnophylla (Baker) C.Chr.
  155. Dryopteris gymnosora (Makino) C.Chr.
  156. Dryopteris habaensis Ching
  157. Dryopteris hadanoi Sa.Kurata
  158. Dryopteris × haganecola Sa.Kurata
  159. Dryopteris × hakonecola Sa.Kurata
  160. Dryopteris handeliana C.Chr.
  161. Dryopteris hangchowensis Ching
  162. Dryopteris hasseltii (Blume) C.Chr.
  163. Dryopteris hawaiiensis (Hillebr.) W.J.Rob.
  164. Dryopteris hayatae Tagawa
  165. Dryopteris hendersonii (Bedd.) C.Chr.
  166. Dryopteris herbacea Alderw.
  167. Dryopteris heterolaena C.Chr.
  168. Dryopteris hezhangensis P.S.Wang
  169. Dryopteris himachalensis Fraser-Jenk.
  170. Dryopteris hirtipes (Blume) Kuntze
  171. Dryopteris × hisatsuana Sa.Kurata
  172. Dryopteris × holttumii Li Bing Zhang
  173. Dryopteris hondoensis Koidz.
  174. Dryopteris huberi C.Chr.
  175. Dryopteris huongii C.W.Chen
  176. Dryopteris immixta Ching
  177. Dryopteris inaequalis (Schltdl.) Kuntze
  178. Dryopteris indonesiana Darnaedi, M.Kato & K.Iwats.
  179. Dryopteris indusiata Makino & Yamam.
  180. Dryopteris × initialis Fraser-Jenk. & Corley
  181. Dryopteris insularis Kodama
  182. Dryopteris integriloba C.Chr.
  183. Dryopteris integripinnula Ching
  184. Dryopteris intermedia A.Gray
  185. Dryopteris jishouensis G.X.Chen & D.G.Zhang
  186. Dryopteris jiucaipingensis P.S.Wang, Q.Luo & Li Bing Zhang
  187. Dryopteris juxtaposita Christ
  188. Dryopteris karwinskyana Kuntze
  189. Dryopteris kashmiriana Fraser-Jenk. & Widén
  190. Dryopteris katangaensis J.P.Roux
  191. Dryopteris kawakamii Hayata
  192. Dryopteris khullarii Fraser-Jenk.
  193. Dryopteris kilemensis (Kuhn) Kuntze
  194. Dryopteris kinkiensis Koidz. ex Tagawa
  195. Dryopteris kinokuniensis Sa.Kurata
  196. Dryopteris knoblochii A.R.Sm.
  197. Dryopteris kobayashii Kitag.
  198. Dryopteris koidzumiana Tagawa
  199. Dryopteris komarovii Kossinsky
  200. Dryopteris × kominatoensis Tagawa
  201. Dryopteris × kouzaii Akasawa
  202. Dryopteris kuratae Nakaike ex Hoshiz. & K.A.Wilson
  203. Dryopteris kwanzanensis Tagawa
  204. Dryopteris labordei (Christ) C.Chr.
  205. Dryopteris lacera (Thunb.) Kuntze
  206. Dryopteris laeta (Kom.) C.Chr.
  207. Dryopteris × lawalreei Janch.
  208. Dryopteris × leedsii Wherry
  209. Dryopteris lepidopoda Hayata
  210. Dryopteris lepidorachis C.Chr.
  211. Dryopteris lepinei (Kuhn) Kuntze
  212. Dryopteris leucorhachis (Cheeseman) C.Chr.
  213. Dryopteris lewalleana Pic.Serm.
  214. Dryopteris liankwangensis Ching
  215. Dryopteris liboensis P.S.Wang, X.Y.Wang & Li Bing Zhang
  216. Dryopteris × liddarensis Fraser-Jenk.
  217. Dryopteris lijianxiui Xiao J.Li
  218. Dryopteris × loyalii Fraser-Jenk.
  219. Dryopteris ludoviciana (Kunze) Small
  220. Dryopteris lunanensis (Christ) C.Chr.
  221. Dryopteris lustrata C.Chr.
  222. Dryopteris × macdonellii Fraser-Jenk.
  223. Dryopteris macrochlamys (Fée) Fraser-Jenk.
  224. Dryopteris macrolepidota Copel.
  225. Dryopteris macropholis Lorence & W.L.Wagner
  226. Dryopteris × madalenae Fraser-Jenk.
  227. Dryopteris mangindranensis Tardieu
  228. Dryopteris manipurensis (Bedd.) C.Chr.
  229. Dryopteris manniana (Hook.) C.Chr.
  230. Dryopteris × mantoniae Fraser-Jenk. & Corley
  231. Dryopteris marginalis (L.) A.Gray
  232. Dryopteris marginata (C.B.Clarke) Christ
  233. Dryopteris × martinsiae Fraser-Jenk.
  234. Dryopteris mauiensis C.Chr.
  235. Dryopteris maximowicziana (Miq.) C.Chr.
  236. Dryopteris maximowiczii (Baker) Kuntze
  237. Dryopteris maxonii Underw. & C.Chr.
  238. Dryopteris × mayebarae Tagawa
  239. Dryopteris medioxima Koidz.
  240. Dryopteris meghalaica Fraser-Jenk. & Gibby
  241. Dryopteris melanocarpa Hayata
  242. Dryopteris × mickelii J.H.Peck
  243. Dryopteris microlepioides C.Chr.
  244. Dryopteris microlepis (Baker) C.Chr.
  245. Dryopteris mindshelkensis Pavlov
  246. Dryopteris × mituii Seriz.
  247. Dryopteris × miyazakiensis Miyam.
  248. Dryopteris × montgomeryi Fraser-Jenk. & Widén
  249. Dryopteris monticola (Makino) C.Chr.
  250. Dryopteris montigena Ching
  251. Dryopteris munchii A.R.Sm.
  252. Dryopteris namegatae (Sa.Kurata) Sa.Kurata
  253. Dryopteris napoleonis (Bory) Kuntze
  254. Dryopteris neoassamensis Ching
  255. Dryopteris × neoinconspicua P.D.Sell
  256. Dryopteris × neowherryi W.H.Wagner
  257. Dryopteris nidus (Baker) Li Bing Zhang
  258. Dryopteris nigropaleacea (Fraser-Jenk.) Fraser-Jenk.
  259. Dryopteris nipponensis Koidz.
  260. Dryopteris nodosa (C.Presl) Li Bing Zhang
  261. Dryopteris nubigena Maxon & C.V.Morton
  262. Dryopteris obtusiloba (Baker) Kuntze
  263. Dryopteris obtusipinnula (Fraser-Jenk.) Fraser-Jenk.
  264. Dryopteris occidentalis J.P.Roux
  265. Dryopteris odontoloma (T.Moore ex Bedd.) C.Chr.
  266. Dryopteris okinawensis H.Itô
  267. Dryopteris oligodonta (Desv.) Pic.Serm.
  268. Dryopteris oreades Fomin
  269. Dryopteris × orexpansa Pérez Carro & Fern.Areces
  270. Dryopteris × otomasui Sa.Kurata
  271. Dryopteris paleolata (Pic.Serm.) Li Bing Zhang
  272. Dryopteris pallida (Bory) Maire & Petitm.
  273. Dryopteris panda (C.B.Clarke) C.Chr.
  274. Dryopteris paomowanensis Ching & Z.Y.Liu
  275. Dryopteris papuae-novae-guineae Li Bing Zhang
  276. Dryopteris papuana C.Chr.
  277. Dryopteris patula (Sw.) Underw.
  278. Dryopteris paucisora Copel.
  279. Dryopteris pauliae Fraser-Jenk., Widén & Gibby
  280. Dryopteris peninsulae Kitag.
  281. Dryopteris pentheri (Krasser) C.Chr.
  282. Dryopteris peranema Li Bing Zhang
  283. Dryopteris permagna M.G.Price
  284. Dryopteris × picoensis Fraser-Jenk. & Gibby
  285. Dryopteris pittsfordensis Sloss.
  286. Dryopteris podophylla (Hook.) Kuntze
  287. Dryopteris poilanei Tardieu
  288. Dryopteris polita Rosenst.
  289. Dryopteris polylepis (Franch. & Sav.) C.Chr.
  290. Dryopteris porosa Ching
  291. Dryopteris protobissetiana K.Hori & N.Murak.
  292. Dryopteris × pseudoabbreviata Jermy
  293. Dryopteris pseudocaenopteris (Kunze) Li Bing Zhang
  294. Dryopteris × pseudocommixta Sa.Kurata
  295. Dryopteris pseudocomplexa (Fraser-Jenk.) P.D.Sell
  296. Dryopteris pseudofilix-mas (Fée) Rothm.
  297. Dryopteris × pseudohangchowensis Miyam.
  298. Dryopteris pseudolunanensis Tagawa
  299. Dryopteris pseudoparasitica Alderw.
  300. Dryopteris pseudosieboldii Hayata
  301. Dryopteris pseudosparsa Ching
  302. Dryopteris pteridiiformis Christ
  303. Dryopteris pulvinulifera (Bedd.) Kuntze
  304. Dryopteris purpurascens Christ
  305. Dryopteris pycnopteroides (Christ) C.Chr.
  306. Dryopteris raiateensis (J.W.Moore) Li Bing Zhang
  307. Dryopteris ramosa (C.Hope) C.Chr.
  308. Dryopteris × rarissima Sa.Kurata
  309. Dryopteris raynalii Tardieu
  310. Dryopteris redactopinnata Soumen K.Basu & Panigrahi
  311. Dryopteris reflexosquamata Hayata
  312. Dryopteris remota (A.Braun ex Doll) Druce
  313. Dryopteris remotipinnula Bonap.
  314. Dryopteris renchangiana Z.Y.Zuo & D.Z.Li
  315. Dryopteris rhomboideo-ovata H.Itô
  316. Dryopteris rodolfii J.P.Roux
  317. Dryopteris × ronald-vianensis Pérez Carro & Fern.Areces
  318. Dryopteris rossii C.Chr.
  319. Dryopteris rosthornii (Diels) C.Chr.
  320. Dryopteris rubiginosa (Brack.) Kuntze
  321. Dryopteris rubrobrunnea W.M.Chu
  322. Dryopteris ruwenzoriensis C.Chr. ex Fraser-Jenk.
  323. Dryopteris ryo-itoana Sa.Kurata
  324. Dryopteris sabaei (Franch. & Sav.) C.Chr.
  325. Dryopteris sacrosancta Koidz.
  326. Dryopteris saffordii C.Chr.
  327. Dryopteris sandwicensis (Hook. & Arn.) C.Chr.
  328. Dryopteris × sardoa Fraser-Jenk., Reichst
  329. Dryopteris × sarvelae Fraser-Jenk. & Jermy
  330. Dryopteris × satsumana Sa.Kurata
  331. Dryopteris saxifraga H.Itô
  332. Dryopteris saxifragivaria Nakai
  333. Dryopteris scabrosa (Kunze) Kuntze
  334. Dryopteris schimperiana (Hochst.) C.Chr.
  335. Dryopteris schizopaleata Eb.Fisch. & Lobin
  336. Dryopteris schnellii Tardieu
  337. Dryopteris scottii (Bedd.) Ching
  338. Dryopteris separabilis Small
  339. Dryopteris sericea C.Chr.
  340. Dryopteris serratodentata (Bedd.) Hayata
  341. Dryopteris shiakeana H.Shang & Y.H.Yan
  342. Dryopteris × shibipedis Sa.Kurata
  343. Dryopteris × shibisanensis Sa.Kurata
  344. Dryopteris shikokiana (Makino) C.Chr.
  345. Dryopteris shiroumensis Sa.Kurata & Nakam.
  346. Dryopteris sichotensis Kom.
  347. Dryopteris sieboldii (T.Moore) Kuntze
  348. Dryopteris sikkimensis (Bedd.) Kuntze
  349. Dryopteris simasakii (H.Itô) Sa.Kurata
  350. Dryopteris sinonepalensis Z.Y.Zuo & Fraser-Jenk.
  351. Dryopteris × sjoegrenii Fraser-Jenk.
  352. Dryopteris sledgei Fraser-Jenk.
  353. Dryopteris × slossoniae Wherry ex Lellinger
  354. Dryopteris sordidipes Tagawa
  355. Dryopteris sororia (Maxon) M.A.McHenry, Sundue & Barrington
  356. Dryopteris sparsa (D.Don) Kuntze
  357. Dryopteris sphaeropteroides (Baker) C.Chr.
  358. Dryopteris splendens (Desv.) Kuntze
  359. Dryopteris squamiseta (Hook.) Kuntze
  360. Dryopteris stanley-walkeri Fraser-Jenk.
  361. Dryopteris stenolepis (Baker) C.Chr.
  362. Dryopteris stewartii Fraser-Jenk.
  363. Dryopteris subarborea (Baker) C.Chr.
  364. Dryopteris subatrata Tagawa
  365. Dryopteris × subaustriaca Rothm.
  366. Dryopteris subbipinnata W.H.Wagner & R.W.Hobdy
  367. Dryopteris subcochleata Fraser-Jenk. & Khatri Chhetri
  368. Dryopteris subexaltata (Christ) C.Chr.
  369. Dryopteris subhikonensis K.Hori & N.Murak.
  370. Dryopteris subimpressa Loyal
  371. Dryopteris sublacera Christ
  372. Dryopteris submarginata Rosenst.
  373. Dryopteris subpycnopteroides Ching ex Fraser-Jenk.
  374. Dryopteris × subreflexipinna M.Ogata
  375. Dryopteris subtriangularis (C.Hope) C.Chr.
  376. Dryopteris subtsushimensis K.Hori & N.Murak.
  377. Dryopteris × subuliginosa Charit.
  378. Dryopteris × sugino-takaoi Sa.Kurata
  379. Dryopteris sukungiana Z.Y.Zuo
  380. Dryopteris sweetiorum Lorence & W.L.Wagner
  381. Dryopteris tahmingensis Ching
  382. Dryopteris × takachihoensis Miyam.
  383. Dryopteris takeuchiana Koidz.
  384. Dryopteris tamiensis Brause
  385. Dryopteris × telesii Fraser-Jenk.
  386. Dryopteris tenuicula C.G.Matthew & Christ
  387. Dryopteris tenuipes (Rosenst.) Seriz.
  388. Dryopteris tetrapinnata W.H.Wagner & Hobdy
  389. Dryopteris × tetsu-yamanakae Sa.Kurata
  390. Dryopteris tingiensis Ching & S.K.Wu ex Fraser-Jenk.
  391. Dryopteris × tokudae Sugim.
  392. Dryopteris tokyoensis (Makino) C.Chr.
  393. Dryopteris × toyamae Tagawa
  394. Dryopteris transmorrisonensis (Hayata) Hayata
  395. Dryopteris tricellularis J.P.Roux
  396. Dryopteris × triploidea Wherry
  397. Dryopteris tsoongii Ching
  398. Dryopteris tsugiwoi Sa.Kurata
  399. Dryopteris tsushimensis K.Hori & N.Murak.
  400. Dryopteris tsutsuiana Sa.Kurata
  401. Dryopteris tyrrhena Fraser-Jenk. & Reichst
  402. Dryopteris × uliginosa (A.Braun ex Döll) Kuntze ex Druce
  403. Dryopteris undulata (Bedd.) Kuntze
  404. Dryopteris unidentata (Hook. & Arn.) C.Chr.
  405. Dryopteris uniformis (Makino) Makino
  406. Dryopteris × uralensis Gureeva & Moczalov
  407. Dryopteris varia (L.) Kuntze
  408. Dryopteris vescoi (Drake) C.Chr.
  409. Dryopteris × vidae Fraser-Jenk. & Gibby
  410. Dryopteris vidyae Fraser-Jenk.
  411. Dryopteris villarii (Bellardi) Woyn. ex Schinz & Thell.
  412. Dryopteris viscidula (Mett.) Kuntze
  413. Dryopteris wallichiana (Spreng.) Hyl.
  414. Dryopteris wardii (Baker) Kuntze
  415. Dryopteris × watanabei Sa.Kurata
  416. Dryopteris wattsii M.McKeown, Sundue & Barrington
  417. Dryopteris × wechteriana Fraser-Jenk.
  418. Dryopteris whangshangensis Ching
  419. Dryopteris wideniana Fraser-Jenk.
  420. Dryopteris woodsiisora Hayata
  421. Dryopteris wulingshanensis J.P.Shu, Y.H.Yan & R.J.Wang
  422. Dryopteris wuyishanica Ching & P.C.Chiu
  423. Dryopteris xanthomelas (Christ) C.Chr.
  424. Dryopteris xunwuensis Ching & K.H.Shing
  425. Dryopteris yakusilvicola Sa.Kurata
  426. Dryopteris × yamashitae Sa.Kurata
  427. Dryopteris yongdeensis W.M.Chu ex S.G.Lu
  428. Dryopteris yoroii Seriz.
  429. Dryopteris × yuyamae Sa.Kurata
  430. Dryopteris zayuensis Ching & S.K.Wu
  431. Dryopteris zhenfengensis P.S.Wang & X.Y.Wang
  432. Dryopteris × zygoparentalis Fraser-Jenk.

Why I Advocate for Dryopteris

My admiration for Dryopteris stems not only from their beauty but also their ecological importance. These ferns play a vital role in their ecosystems:

  • Providing shelter for wildlife: The dense foliage offers refuge for small mammals, birds, and insects.
  • Preventing soil erosion: Their extensive root systems help stabilize the soil, reducing erosion and runoff.
  • Contributing to biodiversity: As a vital part of the understory, they contribute to the overall health and diversity of forest ecosystems.

In addition to their ecological benefits, Dryopteris ferns offer numerous advantages for gardeners and plant enthusiasts:

  • Low maintenance: Once established, they require minimal care, making them ideal for busy gardeners.
  • Shade tolerance: They thrive in shady conditions, adding greenery to areas where many other plants struggle.
  • Deer resistance: Unlike many other garden plants, Dryopteris are generally unpalatable to deer, offering a reliable solution for deer-prone areas.

Cultivating Dryopteris: Tips from a Fern Enthusiast

Growing Dryopteris is a rewarding experience, and with a few simple tips, you can ensure their success in your garden:

  • Choose the right location: Select a shady spot with well-drained soil.
  • Provide adequate moisture: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods.
  • Mulch around the plants: This helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
  • Divide mature plants: This can be done in spring or fall to propagate new ferns.

By following these guidelines, you can enjoy the beauty and resilience of Dryopteris ferns in your own garden.

A Continuing Fascination

My journey with Dryopteris is an ongoing exploration. I’m constantly amazed by their diversity, resilience, and ecological significance. Whether I’m admiring their graceful fronds in a woodland setting or cultivating them in my garden, these ferns never cease to inspire me.

I encourage everyone to take a closer look at the often-overlooked world of ferns, particularly the Dryopteris genus. Their beauty, resilience, and ecological importance make them a true treasure in the plant kingdom.

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