45,314 observationsLeast Concern
male fern
Dryopteris filix-mas
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Polypodiopsida ›Order: Polypodiales ›Family: Dryopteridaceae ›Genus: Dryopteris
About
Dryopteris filix-mas, the male fern, is a common fern of the temperate Northern Hemisphere, native to much of Europe, Asia, and North America. It favours damp shaded areas in the understory of woodlands, but also shady places on hedge-banks, rocks, and screes. It is much less abundant in North America than in Europe. The plant is sometimes referred to in ancient literature as worm fern.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of male fern is Dryopteris filix-mas.
- male fern belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- male fern belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- male fern belongs to the class Polypodiopsida.
- male fern belongs to the order Polypodiales.
- male fern belongs to the family Dryopteridaceae.
- male fern belongs to the genus Dryopteris.