Prickly Shield Fern (Polystichum Vestitum) is a perennial fern in the Dryopteridaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Polystichum vestitum, commonly known as the prickly shield fern or pūnui (Māori), is a hardy, evergreen or semi-evergreen ground fern.