The half-evergreen leaves have an upright habit and reach a maximum length of 2-2.5’, with a single crown on each rootstock. Leaves taper at both ends, with the basal pinnae about half the length of the middle pinnae. Stalks are covered with orange-brown scales. Favors damp shaded areas and is common in the understory of woodlands, but is also found in shady places on hedge-banks, rocks, and screes

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