caption: The image shows a fern plant in the middle of a forest, with its lush green leaves and dried leaves scattered on the ground around it. The fern is identified as a shield fern, a species of fern native to the forest. Its leaves are a deep green color and have a glossy texture. The leaves are arranged in a fan-like pattern, with some overlapping each other, and the veins of the leaves are visible. The dried leaves are scattered around the plant, adding texture and depth to the image.