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Dryopteris filix-mas?

bertrand-mabelbertrand-mabel Posts: 2,697
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Is this the male fern? It doesn't look like others that are nearby. One photo shows the stem (ignore the dutch rush in front).
Many thanks.

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  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @bertrand-mabel There are some excellent photos on' fond of fronds' which might help. I am sure one of the experts will be along.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,831
    It looks like my Dryopteris filix-mas Linearis Polydactila, which is male, but I'm no fern expert
  • bertrand-mabelbertrand-mabel Posts: 2,697
    Many thanks @KeenOnGreen It does look very much you have hit the nail on the head.
    Following question....where did it come from? the other male ferns?
  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,831
    No idea @bertrand-mabel It's a chicken and egg situation I think. Which came first, the male of the female?

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