Wildlife Species Library

Ferns

Braun's holly fern

Polystichum braunii

A prehistoric masterpiece of the forest floor, Braun's holly fern is famous for its shaggy, silver-scaled stems and i...

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broad buckler-fern

Dryopteris dilatata

A robust titan of the shade, the broad buckler-fern transforms dark garden corners into lush woodland retreats with i...

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common bracken

Pteridium aquilinum

A prehistoric survivor with a global footprint, common bracken forms the emerald carpets of our woodlands. Its massiv...

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deer fern

Struthiopteris spicant

A resilient evergreen of the forest floor, the deer fern is easily identified by its unique 'ladder-style' leaves and...

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Fragrant Fern

Microsorum scandens

The Fragrant Fern is a climbing marvel of the southern hemisphere, known for its sweet, musky scent and its ability t...

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intermediate wood fern

Dryopteris intermedia

The intermediate wood fern is the 'lace' of the forest floor, offering delicate beauty and year-round green. A hardy ...

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lady fern

Athyrium filix-femina

Elegant, feathery, and remarkably resilient, the Lady Fern is the 'grand dame' of the shady garden. Its delicate fron...

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marginal wood fern

Dryopteris marginalis

A resilient evergreen anchor of the forest floor, the marginal wood fern is named for the unique placement of its spo...

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monarch fern

Microsorum scolopendria

A hardy tropical icon, the monarch fern transforms garden floors with its deeply lobed, leathery fronds and a sweet, ...

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Musk Fern

Microsorum grossum

A fragrant icon of the Pacific, the Musk Fern is a resilient climber and groundcover known for its deeply lobed leave...

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netted chain fern

Woodwardia areolata

Transform your wet garden corners into an ancient oasis with the netted chain fern. With its distinctive vein pattern...

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northern holly fern

Polystichum lonchitis

A hardy survivor of the high peaks and rocky ravines, the northern holly fern is famous for its leathery, evergreen f...

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rough tree-fern

Cyathea australis

Step back in time with the rough tree-fern, a hardy survivor from the age of dinosaurs. With its towering trunk and m...

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sensitive fern

Onoclea sensibilis

A prehistoric survivor in your own backyard, the sensitive fern tells the story of the seasons with its frost-sensiti...

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silver fern

Cyathea dealbata

The silver fern is the glowing heart of the New Zealand bush, famous for the shimmering white undersides of its frond...

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soft shield fern

Polystichum setiferum

The lace-maker of the woodland floor, the soft shield fern is a year-round beauty that provides essential shelter for...

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southern sword fern

Nephrolepis exaltata

With its iconic arching fronds and vibrant green hue, the southern sword fern is the quintessential backyard fern. It...

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spinulose wood fern

Dryopteris carthusiana

A lacy, lime-green inhabitant of the forest's dampest corners, the spinulose wood fern is a master of the shade. Its ...

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Virginia chainfern

Woodwardia virginica

A statuesque inhabitant of the American wetlands, the Virginia chainfern stands out with its polished dark stems and ...