Where it grows
Mesic and rocky deciduous woodlands, and shaded cliff faces.
Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides
Feeds the food chain
A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.
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Polystichum acrostichoides
A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.
Where it grows
Mesic and rocky deciduous woodlands, and shaded cliff faces.