What fern is this? (see picture)

I found this fern in Huizen (Netherlands).

I came across the following species that are very similar:

Male fern

Scaly fern (rare)

female fern

Bladder Fern (Very Rare)

Stipple Fern (Rare to Very Rare)

Could you please tell me what fern this is?

If you have any questions, you can of course e-mail me.

Asker: Wingchun, 13 years old

Answer

It looks like a male fern (Dryopteris felix-mas), but you actually need a fertile leaf to be 100% sure.

Answered by

Koen Es

Botany

Botanic Garden Meise
Nieuwelaan 38 1860 Meise

http://www.plantentuinmeise.be

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