Ferns Collection (#25)

Hapu u fern. Frond of a hapu u fern (Cibotium splendens). Photographed on Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Forest ferns. Fronds of unidentified forest ferns. Ferns are primitive plants which reproduce by means of spores. Photographed in British Columbia, Canada

Hen and chickens fern (Asplenium sp. )
Hen and chickens fern (Asplenium bulbiferum) showing viviparous production of new plantlets. Photographed in woodland on North island, New Zealand

Fern branches
Fern fronds. Fern fronds are tightly coiled when young, unwinding the coil as they expand. Ferns are spore-bearing plants

Woodland plants. Star-flowered false Solomons seal flowers (Maianthemum stellateum) amongst ferns. Photographed in south-west British Columbia, Canada

Ferns. Two unidentified tree ferns (far left and centre left) surrounded by other ferns of temperate climates. Tree ferns belong to an ancient group

New Zealand Walk at Heligan Gardens
New Zealand Walk at the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall, UK. The path is lined by flora native to New Zealand, including tree ferns

Tree covered truck. Tree growing around a derelict truck. Photographed in Hawaii, USA

Forget-me-not flowers with ferns
Forget-me-not flowers (Mysotis sp.) with ferns

Northern moonwort (Botrychium boreale) with spores (small round specks) on its fertile fronds. Photographed in Norway

Common moonwort (Botrychium lunaria) with spores (yellow) at the tip of the fronds. Photographed in Scotland

Mimulus flowers beside a pond (Mimulus sp.), with ferns and Ladys mantle leaves (Alchemilla mollis)

Stream and woodland in Devon
Stream and woodland in the valley of the River Barle in Exmoor, Devon, UK

Fern (Asplenium adiantum-nigrum) growing in a wall. Photographed in Exmoor in Devon, UK

Asplenium trichomanes
Common Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes ssp. quadrivalens) growing in a wall. Photographed in Exmoor in Devon, UK

Garden shed amongst flowers including a Mulligans climbing rose (Rosa Mulligani ), white, Ivy (Hedera helix Gold Craft ), Scottish flame flower (Tropaeolum speciosum)

Ferns by a stream. Male ferns (Dryopteris filix-mas) are seen in the well-lit foreground, and lady ferns (Athyrium filix-femina) in the background

Tree ferns and ferns
Tree ferns (Dickonsia sp. top left and bottom right) amongst other ferns

Ferns and mosses on a stone wall. Photographed near Loch Duich in north west Scotland

Lady fern fronds (Athyrium filix-femina)

Harts tongue fern (Phyllitis scolopendrium), unfurling their circinately curled fronds in the spring

Moss-covered truck

Ferns sculpture by Neil Dawson in Civic Square, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Rainforest, Queimadas, Madeira, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean, Europe

Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) fledgling, perched on Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) emerging frond, Suffolk, England, may

Ice, Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) frond encased in frozen puddle, Dorset, England, november

Dartmoor Pony, adult, close-up of head, amongst bracken, Dartmoor, Devon, England, october

Temperate rainforest - a gully with lots and lots of treefern in a lush temperate rainforest - Melba Gully State Park
SAS-1218 Temperate rainforest - a gully with lots and lots of treefern in a lush temperate rainforest Melba Gully State Park, Otways, Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Limestone fern (Gymnocarpium robertianum - formerly Thelypteris robertiana) in crevice in limestone, Julian Alps
ROG-13161 Limestone fern in crevice in limestone Julian Alps, Slovenia Gymnocarpium robertianum (formerly Thelypteris robertiana)

Jersey Fern (Anogramma leptophylla), an annual fern, very rare in UK. Crete
ROG-13279 Jersey Fern an annual fern, very rare in UK. Crete Anogramma leptophylla Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hard Shield fern (Polystichum aculeatum) growing in a gryke in limestone pavement. Gait Barrows NNR, Cumbria
ROG-13404 Hard Shield fern - growing in a gryke in limestone pavement. Gait Barrows NNR, Cumbria. Polystichum aculeatum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ferns growing in a gryke (crevice) in limestone pavement. Carboniferous limestone. Gait Barrows, Cumbria
ROG-13405 Ferns growing in a gryke - in limestone pavement. Carboniferous limestone. Gait Barrows, Cumbria. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Temperate rainforest - lush temperate rainforest with Myrtle Beeches and lots of treefern
SAS-1220 Temperate rainforest - lush temperate rainforest with Myrtle Beeches and lots of treefern, ground-growing fern and fungi Mait's Rest, Great Otways National Park, Great Ocean Road

Beech fern ( Phegopteris connectilis (= Thelypteris phegopteris)). Common in western Britain
ROG-12636 Beech fern Common in western Britain. Phegopteris connectilis Latin also Thelypteris phegopteris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Temperate rainforest - brook flows through a gully with lots of treefern in a lush temperate rainforest - Melba Gully
SAS-1219 Temperate rainforest - brook flows through a gully with lots of treefern in a lush temperate rainforest Melba Gully State Park, Otways, Great Ocean Road, Victoria

A northern species of moonwort (a fern) - Botrychium boreale- with fertile fronds. Norway
ROG-12770 A northern species of moonwort (a fern) - with fertile fronds Norway. Botrychium boreale Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pillwort Fern - Rare fern with Spore balls, New Forest, UK
ROG-9909 Pillwort Fern Rare fern with Spore balls, New Forest, UK Pilularia globulifera Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pillwort (Pilularia globulifera), a rare wetland fern. New Forest
ROG-12698 Pillwort, a rare wetland fern. New Forest. UK Pilularia globulifera Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Moonwort (Botrychium lunaria); an unusual fern. With fertile fronds. Scotland
ROG-12606 Moonwort an unusual fern. With fertile fronds. Scotland Botrychium lunaria Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Oak fern (Gymnocarpium dryopteris (= Thelypteris dryopteris) in rock crevices. Scotland
ROG-12645 Oak fern in rock crevices. Scotland Gymnocarpium dryopteris Latin also Thelypteris dryopteris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) growing by a spring, Andalucia, South-west Spain
ROG-13306 Maidenhair Fern - growing by a spring Andalucia, South-west Spain Adiantum capillus-veneris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Birds Nest Fern PPG 1145 Asplenium nidus © Pascal Goetgheluck / ARDEA LONDON
PPG-1145 Birds Nest Fern Uncurling fronds Asplenium nidus Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Temperate rainforest with Mountain Ash and Tree Ferns (Cyathea australis) - Tarra - Bulga National Park - East
JPF-12914 Temperate rainforest with Mountain Ash and Tree Ferns (Cyathea australis) Tarra - Bulga National Park - East Gippsland - Victoria - Australia Eucalyptus regnans Jean-Paul Ferrero Please

Tropical Rainforest vegetation with Lawyers Vine and King Fern - Cape Palmerston National Park, Queensland
FL-3013 Tropical Rainforest vegetation with Lawyers Vine and King Fern Cape Palmerston National Park, Queensland, Australia Angiopteris evecta Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal

Tree Ferns - Tarra-Bulga National Park, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia JPF01645
JPF-14064 Tree Ferns - Tarra-Bulga National Park East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Air plants and fern species - growing on tree trunk - Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad
GET-1702 Air plants and fern species - growing on tree trunk Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Upland rainforest with Staghorn (Elkhorn) - Atherton Tableland - North Queensland - Australia JFL00183
FL-3011 Upland rainforest with Staghorn (Elkhorn) Atherton Tableland - North Queensland - Australia Platycerium grande Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Temperate Rainforest with Rough Tree Ferns - Tarra-Bulga National Park, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia JPF03298
JPF-14120 Temperate Rainforest with Rough Tree Ferns Tarra-Bulga National Park, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia Cyathea australis Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal

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"Ferns: Nature's Delicate Beauties" Discover the enchanting world of ferns, where elegance and grace intertwine with lush greenery. From the delicate fronds of Lady Fern to the ethereal True Maidenhair and majestic Holly Fern, these botanical wonders captivate our senses. In the heart of Australia's mesmerizing forests lies a true beauty – Triplet Falls. Here, amidst a cascade in the rainforest, small waterfalls create a symphony as a brook meanders through moss- and lichen-covered temperate rainforests in Oparara Basin, Karamea region, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand. Witness nature's regal display at Queen Alexandra & Dogs – an oasis adorned with tropical plants and orchids that transport you to paradise. In The Redwoods of Rotorua, Bay of Plenty on North Island in New Zealand stands tall redwoods alongside magnificent Tree Ferns - an awe-inspiring sight that leaves visitors breathless. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town offers another glimpse into fern-filled wonderland. Here tree ferns flourish amidst vibrant blooms creating a harmonious tapestry against Africa's picturesque landscape. In South Yorkshire woodland hides a secret treasure - Tawny Owl perched among verdant ferns. Its watchful eyes blend seamlessly with nature's artistry while embracing its surroundings. Travel Down Under to witness the Common Staghorn Fern or Elkhorn Fern thriving effortlessly within Australia's diverse landscapes. These unique species add character to their habitats and remind us of Mother Nature’s resilience. Imagine finding solace on a Forest Bench surrounded by towering trees and delicate ferns whispering tales from centuries past, and is here that tranquility meets serenity under nature’s gentle embrace. Journey to Atherton Tableland in North Queensland for an encounter with Elkhorn/Staghorn Fern – an emblematic symbol representing Australia’s rich biodiversity.