Male fern #1141629



Male fern
Dryopteris filix-mas

Parents
#1140974 and #1140913
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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 23, 2025, 9:39:02 PM
Finally full grown.

Aug 19, 2025, 4:39:02 AM
It began to sprout.

Aug 16, 2025, 2:02:18 AM
Taken by Mmarigold60.

Jul 24, 2025, 10:17:06 AM
Taken by Mikan.

Jul 24, 2025, 10:17:06 AM
Seed bred by Mikan.