THIS IS A DRAFT
The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.
Dryopteris filix-mas sens. str.
Common Male Fern
Species Details
Common Male Fern is a very common native perennial of a wide range of damp and generally shaded habitats throughout the county on all but the most acidic substrates. It occurs in woods hedges and scrub, as well as on banks, rocky hillsides and walls. It is generally deciduous though it may remain green over winter in sheltered spots and when young (Willmot 1989).