Dryopteris affinis. Suitable for Living Wall Shade Plant. Click image to get care advice.     Other names: Scaly male fern, Golden shield fern , Dryopteris pseudomas , Dryopteris borreri    Genus: Dryopteris    Species: D. affinis - D. affinis is a semi-evergreen fern. Its feathery fronds emerge yellow-green, maturing to deep green, and are arranged in an upright rosette. shade plant, garden shade, fern wall