shield fern

Etymology
From the shape of the indusia that cover the fern's sori (spores).

Noun

 * 1) Certain of the ferns of four genera:
 * 2)  (buckler ferns)
 * 3)  spp.
 * 4)  spp.
 * 5)   spp.

Translations

 * German: Schildfarn
 * Alemannic German: Farechruut