Borrer's Scaly Male Fern (Dryopteris Borreri) is a perennial fern in the Dryopteridaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and shade or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Dryopteris borreri is a subspecies of fern native to Europe, commonly found in woodland areas and rocky outcrops. It is characterized by lance-shaped fronds with acute teeth and cone-shaped indusia.
Borrer's Scaly Male Fern
Dryopteris Borreri
Dryopteris borreri is a subspecies of fern native to Europe, commonly found in woodland areas and rocky outcrops. It is characterized by lance-shaped fronds with acute teeth and cone-shaped indusia.
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