Athyrium angustum

Athyrium angustum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Pteridophyta
Class: Pteridopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Family: Woodsiaceae
Genus: Athyrium
Species: A. angustum
Binomial name
Athyrium angustum
(Willd.) C. Presl

Athyrium angustum is known as the northern lady fern, native to northeastern North America. It was long included in the superspecies Athyrium filix-femina, but is now largely recognized as a distinct species.

A. angustum has a more southern counterpart, Athyrium asplenioides. This species, the southern lady fern, has a broader frond, especially at the base.