caption: The image shows a shield fern plant growing in the middle of a forest, surrounded by dried leaves and twigs on the ground. The fern is a deep green color with a glossy sheen, and its leaves are arranged in a fan-like pattern. The leaves are long and thin, with a few veins running through them, and the stems are thin and delicate. The forest is lush and green, with other plants and trees visible in the background.