Dryopteridaceae Polystichum Wildflowershttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/dryopteridaceae/polystichum/rss/dryopteridaceae/polystichumA wildflower is a flower that grows in the wild, meaning it was not intentionally seeded or planted. Use this database to help you find and identify Australia's abundant Wildflowers.en-auCopyright 2001 - 2024 I.T. Beyond Pty Ltd1440https://cdn.exploroz.com/exploroz/images/logo.pngExplorOz Logohttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/dryopteridaceae/polystichum/rss/dryopteridaceae/polystichumMother Shield Fern https://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/845+mother-shield-fernhttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/845+mother-shield-fern<a href="https://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/845+mother-shield-fern"><img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/GalleryTag_W845__TN130.jpg" border="0" align="left" hspace="5" /></a> Mother Shield fern is a hardy, cool climate terrestrial fern with attractive dark green divided fronds. It is found growing along the tablelands and ranges of eastern NSW, Victoria and Tasmania where it occurs at high altitudes in alpine regions. It often is found growing amongst boulders, and at lower altitudes in moist forest areas. It typically grows along creeks and in gullies, favouring the cooler and moister aspects. <br /> Family: Dryopteridaceae &nbsp; Genus: Polystichum &nbsp; Species: proliferum &nbsp; Main Flower Colour: Other<br />Member - John and ValSat, 18 Jul 2015 07:33:00 GMT