Athyrium filix-femina
Athyrium filix-femina
FamilyGenus: Athyriumnative in Germany
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Interactions
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About this species
Athyrium filix-femina is a native British fern. This broad-leaved, non-woody, terrestrial plant reaches about 0.63 m in height. It favours shade and fresh, moderately moist soil with a neutral to slightly acid reaction and moderate nutrient levels. Spores are produced from June to August, and its conservation status is Least Concern.
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Ecological significance
Athyrium filix-femina is a native fern that tolerates only low levels of disturbance (disturbance severity 0.68). It is a natural component of damp, shaded habitats.
Annual cycle
Spores are produced from June to August.
Standort & Merkmale
Light
Schatten
Moisture
Frisch (Mäßig feucht)
Soil
Mittelzehrer (Normaler Boden)
Flowering period
Jun – Aug
Soil reaction
Mäßig sauer bis neutral
Bioregion
Continental
Growth form
Farn
Woodiness
Nicht verholzt
Leaf type
Breitblättrig
Plant height
0.634 m
Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)
Pflege & Anbau
Place in shade with fresh, moderately moist soil of neutral to slightly acid pH. Maintain moderate fertility. Spores ripen during the summer months.
Scientific profile
Athyrium filix-femina is a terrestrial, broad-leaved fern of the family Athyriaceae. It is native in Great Britain, growing to a height of approximately 0.63 m. The plant is non-woody and prefers shaded positions with fresh, moderately moist, neutral to slightly acid soil, and behaves as a moderate feeder. Spore production takes place between June and August, with spores of negligible mass.
Other flower visitors
1 other species visit the flowers
Sylvia atricapilla
Sources & data origin
•Interaktionsdaten via GloBI (CC-BY 4.0)
•FloraWeb / BfN
•EIVE 1.0 — Dengler et al. (2023), DOI: 10.3897/VCS.98324 (CC BY 4.0)
•GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — GBIF Secretariat (2024), DOI: 10.15468/39omei (CC BY 4.0)
•TRY Categorical Traits (ID3) — Kattge et al. (2012), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.3 (CC BY 3.0)
•TRY Global Spectrum (ID81) — Díaz et al. (2016/2021), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.81 (CC BY)
•Govaerts R et al. (2025) — World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) v14. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. DOI: 10.34885/xs7h-ze42 (CC BY 4.0)
•Foto: © Adobe Stock / AdobeStock_1218764033
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