The Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) is a common, robust woodland fern across the Northern Hemisphere. Its name contrasts with the more delicate Lady Fern. It has been used historically for medicinal purposes.
| Family: | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus: | Dryopteris (dry-OP-ter-iss) |
| Species: | filix-mas (FY-liks mas) |
Fronds are erect, 50–120 cm long, bipinnate, with lanceolate pinnae. Stipes are covered with golden-brown scales. Sori are round, with a kidney-shaped indusium, arranged in two rows along the midvein of pinnae.
Prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial to full shade. Hardy in USDA zones 4–8. Tolerates drier conditions once established. Excellent for naturalizing in woodland gardens.
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