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great fern
Scientific Name: Diplazium expansum
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ferns: A Diverse Group of Vascular Plants
Ferns are a fascinating and diverse group of vascular plants, encompassing around 12,000 different species. They are known for their unique reproduction method, using spores instead of seeds.
Considerations for Pets
- Some ferns may contain sap.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Many modern families of ferns first appeared in the late-Cretaceous.
- Genus: Pteridium is the best-known fern genus over much of the world.
- Genera: Asplenium, polypodium, and polystichum are also mentioned.
Distribution and Habitat
- Ferns are found globally.
- They thrive in dappled shade and dislike drying out completely.
- The Great Fern Forest in Jamaica is noted for its large collection of ferns.
Ecological Role
- Ferns are vascular plants.
- Ferns reproduce by sending spores into the air, and natural hybridization results in a lot of variety.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Ferns have vascular tissues.
- They reproduce via spores.
- Low-maintenance ferns appear in an incredible array of textures and colors.
- "Myers’ Asparagus Fern," also known as Foxtail fern, is evergreen and easy to care for, great for growing in planters and baskets, and has a stunning symmetrical look.
Interesting Fern Varieties
- Foxtail Fern