A fern frond, possibly of the male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas). Colour nature print, c. 1860.

The male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas): fronds and part of rhizome. Colour nature print by A. Auer, c. 1853.

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Dryopteris filix-mas

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The male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas): fronds and part of rhizome. Colour nature print by A. Auer, c. 1853.

A fern frond, possibly of the male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas). Colour nature print, c. 1860.