The leaf of a fern; used attributively in various terms (see Derived terms below).

Either of two species of fern in the genus Asplenium (Asplenium rhizophyllum or Asplenium sibiricum) that produce new plantlets from the tips of their leaves.

plural of walking fern

plural of wood fern

Many species of ferns in genus Dryopteris.

plural of male fern

plural of Christmas fern

An evergreen fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) of eastern North America.

Dryopteris filix-mas, from which is derived a vermifuge preparation.

A coarse fern, Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, found primarily in wet areas.