Male fern #1141287
Male fern
Dryopteris filix-mas
- Parents
- #1140935 and #1138959
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Ferns grew already in the Carboniferous, about 400 million years ago. At that time, they grew still tree high. Therefore, they are usually referred as tree ferns. Together with club mosses and horsetail , they formed huge forests. In German the male fern is called worm fern. It gets the name not only because of the worm-like shape of its sori but also because he was formerly used as a remedy for tapeworm infestation.
Current Location
This plant is in Mmarigold60's Greenhouse.
Aug 3, 2025, 3:39:01 PM
Finally full grown.
Jul 29, 2025, 8:39:01 AM
It began to sprout.
Jul 24, 2025, 2:14:06 PM
Taken by Mmarigold60.
Jul 14, 2025, 3:48:14 PM
Taken by Mikan.
Jul 14, 2025, 3:48:14 PM
Seed bred by Mikan.