Male Fern 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 fern, Aspidium filix-mas. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4986762 Male fern, Aspidium filix-mas. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Male fern, Dryopteris filix-mas (Aspidium filix mas). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller
FLO4989412 Male fern, Dryopteris filix-mas (Aspidium filix mas). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants

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

Male Fern (colour litho)
2797371 Male Fern (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Male Fern. Illustration for The Flowering Plants, Grasses)

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 157r Ferns and Shrubs, Illustration from the
XJL212049 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.157r Ferns and Shrubs, Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Sweet Flag, Flux Weed, Male Fern, Golden Rod, Sciatica Cress (colour litho)
6020695 Sweet Flag, Flux Weed, Male Fern, Golden Rod, Sciatica Cress (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweet Flag, Flux Weed, Male Fern, Golden Rod)

Dryopteris filix-mas, Male fern
Plants, Ferns, Leaves of Dryopteris filix-mas or Male fern unfurling beside a garden pond

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

Fern, Male fern: Dryopteris filix-mas, close up showing pattern
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Dryopteris filix-mas, the male fern
Illustration of a Dryopteris filix-mas, the male fern

Flowers: Mullein, Onion, Male Fern, Nodge-Mustard, Liquorice, Mustard, c1940

Unfurling of a Worm Fern
Close-up detail of the curled end of a male fern or worm fern (Dryopteris filix-mas); Bavaria, Germany

Sporangia and spores of the male fern
Light micrograph of the sporangia (spore sacs) and spores of the male fern", Dryopteris filix-mas. The sporangia of Dryopteris are borne on the undersides of the leaf fronds in brown kidney

Common fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)

Dryopteris filix-mas, Male Fern growing in soil

A. Lastrea Filix-mas pumila. B. L. Filix-mas paleacea, The male fern, or Common buckler fern. Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), Illustrator. ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Lastrea Filix-mas cristata. B. L. Filix-mas polydactyla. The male fern, or Common buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Lastrea Filix-mas. The male fern, or Common buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Lastrea Filix-mas incisa. The male fern, or Common buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Frond, fern

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)

Honeysuckle and male fern
Climbing honeysuckle (Lonicera x americana) and male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas). An extract from the root of the male fern is used as a vermifuge

Ferns by a stream. Male ferns (Dryopteris filix-mas) are seen in the well-lit foreground, and lady ferns (Athyrium filix-femina) in the background

Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) with Dogs Mercury (Mercurialis perennis) below

Male fern frond (Dryopteris felix-mas). The fronds show pinnate formation, that is they have a long central midrib, or rachis, with frondlets arranged in parallel pairs along it

Fern fronds and sori
Fertile fern fronds. Collection of various species of fern, upturned to reveal the sori. Left to right: polypody (Polypodium vulgare), male fern (Dryptoteris filix-mas)

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The male fern, scientifically known as Dryopteris filix-mas, is a captivating plant that can be found in various locations around the world. From Den Oever in The Netherlands to the Isle of Mull in Scotland, this fern has managed to thrive and mesmerize with its unrolling fronds and abstract beauty. One cannot help but be enchanted by the color litho depiction of the male fern. Its intricate details are brought to life, showcasing its unique characteristics. Similarly, an illustration from Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 157r Ferns and Shrubs captures the essence of this plant's elegance. Often accompanied by other plants such as Sweet Flag, Flux Weed, Golden Rod, and Sciatica Cress in colorful lithographs, the male fern stands out with its distinct features, and is no wonder that it has become a subject of interest for botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. A close-up photograph taken in Broxwater, Cornwall reveals the intricate patterns on each frond of the male fern. This attention to detail showcases its natural beauty up close while highlighting its uniqueness within the botanical world. Flowers like Mullein, Onion, Nodge-Mustard, Liquorice, and Mustard surround this fascinating plant in a c1940 image capturing their harmonious coexistence. The male fern adds depth and texture to this floral arrangement while standing tall among these vibrant blooms. Witnessing the unfurling process of a worm fern is truly a sight to behold; similarly captivating is watching how each frond unravels on a Dryopteris filix-mas specimen. These moments remind us of nature's ability to surprise us with its delicate yet resilient creations. Whether encountered in Europe or beyond borders worldwide, the male fern never fails to captivate our senses. Its scientific name, Dryopteris filix-mas, serves as an invitation into exploring more about this enchanting plant.