Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)
Male fern, also known as Shield fern
**Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)** is an excellent choice for shaded areas where sunlight is minimal. This elegant perennial forms clumps, comes back annually, and is typically avoided by rabbits.
Key Facts About Male fern
Attributes of Male fern
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Height
50 cm to 1.2 m
Spread
60 cm to 1.2 m
Leaf Color
Green Brown
Flower Size
Not applicable (ferns do not have flowers)
Flower Color
Not applicable (ferns do not have flowers)
Scientific Classification of Male fern
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Ferns
Order
Polypodiales
Family
Wood fern
Genus
Wood ferns
Species
Male fern
Toxicity
Ingestion