Spreading Wood Fern (Dryopteris Expansa) is a perennial fern in the Dryopteridaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Dryopteris expansa is a perennial fern native to cool temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, known for its spreading habit and large fronds.