Plants of
South Australia
Polystichum proliferum
Dryopteridaceae
Mother Shield-fern
Distribution by Herbarium region
Adelaide
Arkaroola
Ceduna
Coober Pedy
Hawker
Innamincka
Marla
Marree
Mount Gambier
Oodnadatta
Renmark
Wudinna
Keith
Yunta

Botanical art

Kath Alcock paintings: 2

Prior names

Polystichum aculeatum

Aspidium proliferum

Common names

Mother Shield-fern

Distribution and status

Herbarium region: South Eastern
AVH map: SA distribution map (external link)

We acknowledge the contributions of the South Australian Seed Conservation Centre, the Botanic Gardens of South Australia, and the Department for Environment and Water.