Dryopteris Collection

Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) unrolling frond, Den Oever, The Netherlands

A leaf from a male fern
5308113 A leaf from a male fern.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a leaf from a male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas), a common fern of the temperate Northern Hemisphere, native to much of Europe, Asia

Male or shield fern, Dryopteris filix-mas
5856190 Male or shield fern, Dryopteris filix-mas; (add.info.: Male or shield fern, Dryopteris filix-mas. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Crested wood fern, Dryopteris cristata
5856191 Crested wood fern, Dryopteris cristata; (add.info.: Crested wood fern, Dryopteris cristata. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) abstract, Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK. June

Male fern, Dryopteris filix-mas (Aspidium filix mas). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Worm fern, Dryopteris filix-mas (Aspidium filix-mas). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) close-up, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK, August

RF- Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta / Endymion scriptum) flowering in Broad buckler fern (Dryopteris dilatata), Hallerbos, Belgium. April

Frond, fern

White Mountain N. F. NH Mountain woodfern, dryopteris spinulosa var. americana
White Mountain N.F. NH Mountain woodfern, dryopteris spinulosa var. americana. Northern hardwood forest in fall

Picture No. 10760127
Fern in garden (Dryopteris crispifolia) Date:

Picture No. 10890987
Fern - development of leaf (Dryopteris sp) Date:

Picture No. 10890991
Fern - development of leaf (Dryopteris sp) Date:

Picture No. 10890990
Fern - development of leaf (Dryopteris sp) Date:

Picture No. 10890989
Fern - development of leaf (Dryopteris sp) Date:

Picture No. 10890988
Fern - development of leaf (Dryopteris sp) Date:

Picture No. 10896455
Fern - Fronds (Dryopteris erythrosora) Date:

Sori developing on the underside of the frond or blade of a male fern, Dryopteris filix-mas

Bipinnate leaf on a male fern plant, Dryopteris filix-mas, unfurling in spring

Frond on a male fern plant, Dryopteris filix-mas, unfurling in spring

Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)

Broad buckler fern (Liastrea dilatata) C016 / 6011
Broad buckler fern (Liastrea dilatata). Illustration from The Ferns of Sidmouth (1862) by Peter Orlando Hutchinson. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Liastrea dilatata, broad buckler fern
Illustration from The Ferns of Sidmouth (1862) by Peter Orlando Hutchinson. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Polypodium Dryopteris or Gymnocarpium Dryopteris (Oak Fern, Western Oakfern, Common Oak Fern, Northern Oak Fern), of the Polypodiaceae, Cystopteridaceae or Dryopteridaceae family

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Dryopteris, commonly known as the Male Fern, is a captivating plant that can be found in various locations around the world. From the unrolling fronds in Den Oever, The Netherlands to the abstract beauty on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, this fern never fails to mesmerize. With its scientific name Dryopteris filix-mas, this fern showcases its elegance and resilience. Whether it goes by the name Male Fern or Worm Fern, its unique characteristics make it stand out among other plants. A close-up view filix-mas in Broxwater, Cornwall reveals intricate details that are often overlooked. Its delicate fronds unfurl with grace and precision during August's warm embrace. In an enchanting display of nature's harmony, Bluebells bloom alongside Broad buckler ferns adorned with their vibrant hues. This RF image captures a picturesque scene where Dryopteris filix-mas serves as a backdrop for these beautiful flowers. The wonders continue to unfold as we witness another unrolling frond in Den Oever, The Netherlands. Each twist and turn tells a story of growth and renewal - a testament to nature's perpetual cycle. Not limited to just one species variation, White Mountain N. F. , NH boasts the presence spinulosa var. Americana. These mountain woodferns add diversity to their surroundings while maintaining their signature charm. Through Picture No. 10760127 and Picture No. 10890987 & 91 we get glimpses into different facets of Dryopteris' allure - from its elegant form against lush greenery to its ability to thrive even amidst challenging environments. Dryopteris is more than just a plant; it embodies resilience and natural beauty at every turn. As we explore these captivating images captured across different regions worldwide, let us appreciate the wonder that is Dryopteris.