Orthiopteris

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Orthiopteris

Description Orthiopteris, commonly known as the shield fern, is a genus of ferns in the family Dryopteridaceae. They are native to Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The name Orthiopteris is derived from the Greek words “ortho,” meaning straight, and “pteron,” meaning wing, which refers to the straight-edged shape of the leaves. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pteridophyta Class…