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{{monster
|name=dungeon fern sprout
|symbol={{brightgreen|F}}
|difficulty=8
|level=6
|experience=
|speed=2
|AC=10
|MR=0
|align=0
|frequency=0
|genocidable=Yes
|attacks=[[Gaze]] 0d0 [[spores]]
|weight=20
|nutr=200
|size=Small
|resistances=None
|resistances conveyed=None
|attributes={{attributes|A dungeon fern sprout|breathless=1|noeyes=1|nolimbs=1|nohead=1|mindless=1|notake=1|hostile=1|neuter=1|nopoly=1|stationary=1|nocorpse=1}}
|reference=[https://github.com/UnNetHack/UnNetHack/blob/4b5df73098fabe19949b506aff5127b1091246e4/src/monst.c#L3822 UnNetHack commit 4b5df73 - src/monst.c, line 3822]
}}
A '''dungeon fern sprout''', {{brightgreen|F}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[UnNetHack]]. The dungeon fern sprout is a juvenile form of [[fern]] with traits that are very similar to fungi and molds, though it is [[stationary]] rather than fully sessile or fully motile.

Dungeon fern sprouts have a "[[gaze attack]]" that causes them to generate [[Dungeon fern spore (UnNetHack)|dungeon fern spores]] with a {{frac|4}} chance (25%) if they are not [[cancelled]] and the [[hero]] is within roughly 10 squares of one: these spores act as a means of reproduction for the sprout and will target the hero and other [[monster]]s in the dungeon—monsters that are not other ferns, fern sprouts or [[Devil's Snare]] have a mutual [[grudge]] and will attack the spores themselves to prevent ferns from spreading, per the {{sa|Encyclopedia entry|encyclopedia entry}}. Spores that explode from either their [[explosion attack]] or [[on-death explosion]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of creating another fern, with a {{frac|6}} chance of creating a full-grown [[Dungeon fern (UnNetHack)|dungeon fern]] and otherwise creating another dungeon fern sprout—their active explosion attacks also leave behind [[poison cloud]]s.

==Generation==
Dungeon fern sprouts are not randomly generated, and normally-created ones are always hostile. They are not a valid polymorph form. Dungeon fern sprouts can [[grow up]] into dungeon ferns.

Dungeon ferns sprouts cannot be generated on [[ice]], [[lava]] or [[pool]]s of water by the explosions of their spores, though [[muddy swamp]] squares are a valid location.

Dungeon fern sprouts [[Corpseless|never leave a corpse]] upon death.

==History==
The dungeon fern sprout first appears in version 5.1.0 via [https://github.com/UnNetHack/UnNetHack/commit/76bc877bacd9846edad923e4db42f2e75466b8fa commit 76bc877].

==Origin==
Ferns are a group of real plants with characteristic leaves. They are primitive, having neither seeds nor flowers; they reproduce with spores, hence the spore attack in the game.

==Encyclopedia entry==
{{encyclopedia|
These dreadful weeds have been driven to extinction on the
surface, yet deep within the dark and damp of the dungeon
they still flourish. When it detects the motion of nearby
creatures, the dungeon fern releases a deadly, poisonous
spore, which quickly detonates to propagate the species.

Residents of the dungeon have learned how not to disturb
the dungeon fern, and will attack its spores on sight to
keep them from overtaking their home.

More than one variety of this plant is known to exist.
}}{{variant-343}}
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-A '''dungeon fern sprout''', {{brightgreen|F}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[UnNetHack]]. The dungeon fern sprout is a form of juvenile [[Fungus or mold|fungus-like monster]] with traits that are very similar to fungi and molds, though it is [[stationary]] rather than fully sessile or fully motile.
+A '''dungeon fern sprout''', {{brightgreen|F}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[UnNetHack]]. The dungeon fern sprout is a form of juvenile [[Fungus or mold|fungus-like]] fern monster with traits that are very similar to other fungi and molds, though it is [[stationary]] rather than fully sessile or fully motile.
 Dungeon fern sprouts have a "[[gaze attack]]" that causes them to generate [[Dungeon fern spore (UnNetHack)|dungeon fern spores]] with a {{frac|4}} chance (25%) if they are not [[cancelled]] and the [[hero]] is within roughly 10 squares of one: these spores act as a means of reproduction for the sprout and will target the hero and other [[monster]]s in the dungeon&mdash;monsters that are not other ferns, fern sprouts or [[Devil's Snare (UnNetHack)|Devil's Snare]] have a mutual [[grudge]] and will attack the spores themselves to prevent ferns from spreading, per the {{sa|Encyclopedia entry|encyclopedia entry}}. Spores that explode from either their [[explosion attack]] or [[on-death explosion]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of creating another fern, with a {{frac|6}} chance of creating a full-grown [[Dungeon fern (UnNetHack)|dungeon fern]] and otherwise creating another dungeon fern sprout&mdash;their active explosion attacks also leave behind [[poison cloud]]s.

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-A '''dungeon fern sprout''', {{brightgreen|F}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[UnNetHack]]. The dungeon fern sprout is a juvenile form of [[fern]] with traits that are very similar to fungi and molds, though it is [[stationary]] rather than fully sessile or fully motile.
+A '''dungeon fern sprout''', {{brightgreen|F}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[UnNetHack]]. The dungeon fern sprout is a form of juvenile [[Fungus or mold|fungus-like monster]] with traits that are very similar to fungi and molds, though it is [[stationary]] rather than fully sessile or fully motile.
 Dungeon fern sprouts have a "[[gaze attack]]" that causes them to generate [[Dungeon fern spore (UnNetHack)|dungeon fern spores]] with a {{frac|4}} chance (25%) if they are not [[cancelled]] and the [[hero]] is within roughly 10 squares of one: these spores act as a means of reproduction for the sprout and will target the hero and other [[monster]]s in the dungeon&mdash;monsters that are not other ferns, fern sprouts or [[Devil's Snare (UnNetHack)|Devil's Snare]] have a mutual [[grudge]] and will attack the spores themselves to prevent ferns from spreading, per the {{sa|Encyclopedia entry|encyclopedia entry}}. Spores that explode from either their [[explosion attack]] or [[on-death explosion]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of creating another fern, with a {{frac|6}} chance of creating a full-grown [[Dungeon fern (UnNetHack)|dungeon fern]] and otherwise creating another dungeon fern sprout&mdash;their active explosion attacks also leave behind [[poison cloud]]s.

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 A '''dungeon fern sprout''', {{brightgreen|F}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[UnNetHack]]. The dungeon fern sprout is a juvenile form of [[fern]] with traits that are very similar to fungi and molds, though it is [[stationary]] rather than fully sessile or fully motile.
-Dungeon fern sprouts have a "[[gaze attack]]" that causes them to generate [[Dungeon fern spore (UnNetHack)|dungeon fern spores]] with a {{frac|4}} chance (25%) if they are not [[cancelled]] and the [[hero]] is within roughly 10 squares of one: these spores act as a means of reproduction for the sprout and will target the hero and other [[monster]]s in the dungeon&mdash;monsters that are not other ferns, fern sprouts or [[Devil's Snare]] have a mutual [[grudge]] and will attack the spores themselves to prevent ferns from spreading, per the {{sa|Encyclopedia entry|encyclopedia entry}}. Spores that explode from either their [[explosion attack]] or [[on-death explosion]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of creating another fern, with a {{frac|6}} chance of creating a full-grown [[Dungeon fern (UnNetHack)|dungeon fern]] and otherwise creating another dungeon fern sprout&mdash;their active explosion attacks also leave behind [[poison cloud]]s.
+Dungeon fern sprouts have a "[[gaze attack]]" that causes them to generate [[Dungeon fern spore (UnNetHack)|dungeon fern spores]] with a {{frac|4}} chance (25%) if they are not [[cancelled]] and the [[hero]] is within roughly 10 squares of one: these spores act as a means of reproduction for the sprout and will target the hero and other [[monster]]s in the dungeon&mdash;monsters that are not other ferns, fern sprouts or [[Devil's Snare (UnNetHack)|Devil's Snare]] have a mutual [[grudge]] and will attack the spores themselves to prevent ferns from spreading, per the {{sa|Encyclopedia entry|encyclopedia entry}}. Spores that explode from either their [[explosion attack]] or [[on-death explosion]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of creating another fern, with a {{frac|6}} chance of creating a full-grown [[Dungeon fern (UnNetHack)|dungeon fern]] and otherwise creating another dungeon fern sprout&mdash;their active explosion attacks also leave behind [[poison cloud]]s.
 ==Generation==

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 Dungeon fern sprouts are not randomly generated, and normally-created ones are always hostile. They are not a valid polymorph form. Dungeon fern sprouts can [[grow up]] into dungeon ferns.
-Dungeon fern sprouts cannot be generated on [[ice]], [[lava]] or [[pool]]s of water by the explosions of their spores, though [[muddy swamp]] squares are a valid location.
+Dungeon fern sprouts can only be generated on normal [[floor]] squares or [[muddy swamp]] squares by the explosions of their spores.
 Dungeon fern sprouts [[Corpseless|never leave a corpse]] upon death.

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   |frequency=0
   |genocidable=Yes
-  |attacks=[[Gaze]] 0d0 [[spores]]
+  |attacks=[[Gaze]] 0d0 [[Spore-making|spores]]
   |weight=20
   |nutr=200