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
Native to Eastern Asia