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Polystichum munitum – Sword fern At a Glance: Restoration and Conservation Many mammals rely on sword fern throughout Washington State. Elk, black-tailed deer, mountain beavers, mountain goats, and black bears eat the fronds (leaves). Sword ferns provide nesting and cover for many birds, deer, and small mammals. Black bears will even collect fronds and use.../wetland/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2023/06/sword-fern-plant-by-sarah-verlinde.png