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Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) is a hardy perennial herb native to Europe and Asia, with a range that extends from the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean. Male Fern (Latin: Dryopteris filix-mas, family Dryopteridaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Male Fern is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Male Fern is a member of the Dryopteridaceae family native to AFG, ALB, ABT, ALG, ALT, and ARI. Male Fern thrives in light to partial shade and prefers well-draining soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Male Fern grows best in USDA zone 3-8, 3/10 light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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