Pinewood Bracken (Pteridium Pinetorum) is a perennial fern in the Dennstaedtiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Pteridium pinetorum is a fern species native to Europe and Siberia, typically found in temperate biomes and pine forest habitats.