Identify this Fern?

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by groundbeetle, Aug 17, 2023.

  1. groundbeetle

    groundbeetle Gardener

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2021
    Messages:
    371
    Gender:
    Female
    Ratings:
    +458
    Can anyone identify this Fern?

    I have a few of them growing in pots, probably from spores in bought compost.

    AD6E94D9-B572-4817-B966-46DD379BCFE4.jpeg 8017B3CE-3201-4EC2-9D14-38D2125607FC.jpeg 8AC19489-6D8C-4ECC-B760-F9A5A67A274E.jpeg CB1E7AD0-DC3D-4E21-B8CE-069FCAB8EB72.jpeg 4B0C9DD1-89ED-4B89-8433-CFED8E3D9495.jpeg
     
    groundbeetle, Aug 17, 2023
    #1 Quote in Conversation
  2. NigelJ

    NigelJ Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2012
    Messages:
    9,105
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Mad Scientist
    Location:
    Paignton Devon
    Ratings:
    +29,069
    It's growing very straight for a fern. None of the ones in my garden grow that straight.
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • Informative Informative x 1
      NigelJ, Aug 17, 2023
      #2 Quote in Conversation
    • lolimac

      lolimac Total Gardener

      Joined:
      Feb 4, 2019
      Messages:
      1,535
      Gender:
      Female
      Location:
      East Riding of Yorkshire
      Ratings:
      +5,103
      I don't know what it is but I don't think it's a Fern..
       
      • Informative Informative x 1
        lolimac, Aug 17, 2023
        #3 Quote in Conversation
      • flounder

        flounder Super Gardener

        Joined:
        Apr 26, 2020
        Messages:
        965
        Gender:
        Male
        Occupation:
        RETIRED!!
        Location:
        Brighton
        Ratings:
        +1,936
        Probably dryopteris, maybe d. filix-mas
         
        • Informative Informative x 1
          flounder, Aug 17, 2023
          #4 Quote in Conversation
        • ricky101

          ricky101 Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Jun 15, 2016
          Messages:
          3,691
          Gender:
          Male
          Location:
          Sheffield
          Ratings:
          +4,596
          Pot it up on its own and see what develops- bit of fun whatever it is :)
           
          • Informative Informative x 1
            ricky101, Aug 17, 2023
            #5 Quote in Conversation
          Loading...
          Similar Threads - Identify Fern
          1. New2Gardening

            Need help to identifying this fern and any hints/tips

            New2Gardening, May 5, 2022, in forum: NEW Gardeners !
            Replies:
            7
            Views:
            1,263
            AdrianBg
            May 11, 2022
          2. Pepe

            Can anyone help identify these?

            Pepe, Jul 30, 2025, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
            Replies:
            4
            Views:
            531
            Butterfly6
            Jul 30, 2025
          3. cc120

            Solved Please identify this bush/shrub/dwarf tree?

            cc120, Jul 27, 2025, in forum: Identification Area
            Replies:
            7
            Views:
            680
            Silver surfer
            Aug 6, 2025
          4. Richg

            Solved Identify this tree!

            Richg, Jun 19, 2025, in forum: Identification Area
            Replies:
            18
            Views:
            1,345
            Silver surfer
            Jun 22, 2025
          5. jazzy

            Identify Wildflower?

            jazzy, Jun 7, 2025, in forum: Herbs and Wildflowers
            Replies:
            8
            Views:
            777
            Tinkerton
            Jun 7, 2025

          Share This Page

          1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
            By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
            Accept Learn More...
            Dismiss Notice