Northern Hollyfern (Polystichum Lonchitis) 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 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Polystichum lonchitis is a species of fern native to much of the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by stiff, glossy green, erect fronds.