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Dryopteris filix-mas
Male Fern
Wood fern family
Dryopteridaceae
Height
tall, approx. 70 - 80 cm
Leaf color
green
Lighting conditions
partial shade - shade
Soil
well drained, fertile, humus-rich, fairly moist
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Distribution
temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, including Iceland
Dryopteris, wood ferns, is a genus of around 150 species in the family Dryopteridaceae with a global distribution, but the majority of species are native to temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. Two species are native to Iceland, male fern and spiny wood fern.
A large fern with divided fronds. An Iceland native, most common in the Westfjords and Reykjanes. Hardy and easy to grow, but needs shelter from strong winds.
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