My family and I took a trip to Upstate New York this weekend. On one of our walks, my son stopped to take a look at a fern, saying "Look Mama, a prehistoric plant."
I have no idea how he acquired that little piece of information, but it is true. Ferns date back to the Cretaceous period. Did you know that ferns do not come from seeds? Somehow, I did not.
They have neither seeds nor flowers, but instead reproduce via spores. I am still not clear about how exactly that happens as I do not have the brain space to absorb it right now. They do look lovely up against the slate that they grow around, though, that is for sure!
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I didn't know about the spores...have you ever tried fiddleheads? I haven't had them but they are pretty popular where I grew up.
I love ferns. One of my favorite things each spring is watch for their fronds to start popping up and unfurling.
I love how new ferns are a tightly wrapped spiral, which slowly unfurls. They are so beautiful--one of my favorite woodland plants.
I *love* your nature posts!
What a beautiful photograph!!!
I do love how the little ones store up those bits of information. Another prehistoric plant, Ginko trees!
One corner of our backyard is overrun with ferns. They make for lovely playthings, crowns and swords, when they are full-grown!
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