autumn fern; Japanese shield fern; copper shield fern
A fern species (Dryopteris erythrosora) known for its coppery-red new fronds. Common in gardens and shaded areas.
The autumn fern has beautiful red new shoots.
庭の日陰にベニシダを植えた。
I planted an autumn fern in the shady part of the garden.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in kana.
The name ベニシダ (紅羊歯) literally means 'crimson fern', referring to the reddish color of its young fronds.