Family : Dennstaedtiaceae.

Bracken fern.

The rhizome is far-creeping and branching. The stipe is as long as the lamina. The latter is matt green, tripinnate and triangular with airy, horizontal pinnae. It grows well in full sun or partial shade, prefers acidic soils but limestone tolerant. It brings a wild atmosphere and beautiful changing colours with the seasons. It can be very invasive. Deciduous. Height : 70/200cm. Hardiness : -30°C.