Family : Dryopteridaceae.

Tassel fern.

Superb fern, round and dense ! The green lutrous fronds are covered wiith ginger scales. The young fronds appear early in spring, forming a distinctive drooping tip, "a tassel", before unfurling completely. This is an easy to grow species, in a humusy, moist soil, acidic or alkaline, in the shade. Height : 50/60cm. Hardiness : -22°C.