Dryopteris affinis
About
Dryopteris affinis, the scaly male fern or golden-scaled male fern, is a fern native to western and southern Europe and southwestern Asia. It is most abundant on moist soils in woodlands in areas with high humidity, such as the British Isles and western France. In the Mediterranean region and the Caucasus it is confined to high altitudes.
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
How to use it
The scaly male fern is often used in gardens for its ornamental beauty. Its lush green fronds can add a touch of elegance to shaded areas, making it a popular choice for landscaping in moist environments. Additionally, it can help with soil erosion by stabilizing the ground with its root system.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dryopteris affinis
- Slug
- dryopteris-affinis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
- Genus
- Dryopteris
- Species
- affinis
- Wikidata QID
- Q2036293
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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