Wood Fern (Dryopteris Sordidipes) is a perennial fern in the Dryopteridaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Dryopteris sordidipes is a species of fern native to parts of East Asia, including Vietnam, southern Japan, and Taiwan. It is a perennial fern with a stout rhizome and pinnately divided fronds.