| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus | Polystichum |
| Species | setiferum |
| Author | (Forssk.) T. Moore ex Woyn. |
| Use | Medicinal: root used to expel worms and cure constipation (Roma people). Traditionally used as fuel, bedding and compost. European folklore suggests that burning of ferns encourages rain |
| Collector | Debra Branker |
| Number | DB02-01 |
| Date | 10/03/2002 |
| Location | Bike path between the eastern boundary of UKC Campus, and the school of English language for Japanese students |
| Common name/s | Soft shield fern |