Polystichum rigens

Latin Name Polystichum rigens

Common Name rigens

Small fern with triangular lance shaped, rigid, glossy and leathery fronds. Stiff pointed tips to frond and has a slight musky scent. Spring growth is golden hued maturing to a deep green. 

Grows in moist soils but prefers alkaline soil.

OK in shade or part shade and will grow to 40cm.

Looks a little like Polystichum braunii from a distance