Dryopteris filix-mas - Male fern

Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) is an evergreen fern native to Europe, temperate Asia, and North America, one of the most effective traditional treatments for tapeworm. Its young fronds and rhizome are cooked and eaten, but the fresh plant contains thiaminase and should be thoroughly cooked or dried before use.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 3¹
• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Fern
• Evergreen

Functions

• Ground cover¹

Footnotes

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