My plant is a Western sword fern. Many people often ask if Western sword ferns are common.? Yes, they are.

The fern is native to North America. They can be found from Alaska to Southern California. the Latin name is Polystichum munitum.

Fun Facts: the Western sword fern is one of the largest evergreen ferns in the world. Some types of Western sword ferns were first discovered 360 Million years ago.

– Livvy L., Summit Atlas School, GR 7