Pteridophyte Collection (#8)

A large joint-pine - Moroccan Sahara Desert, after very wet winter (spring 2009). Morocco
ROG-13555 A large joint-pine Moroccan Sahara Desert, after very wet winter (spring 2009). Morocco. Ephedra major Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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

Stag's-horn Clubmoss Lycopodium clavatum with fertile cones bearing sporangia; autumn, Romania
ROG-13431 Stag's-horn Clubmoss with fertile cones bearing sporangia autumn, Romania. Lycopodium clavatum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Interrupted clubmoss (Lycopodium annotinum), growing in pine forest
ROG-12595 Interrupted clubmoss growing in pine forest. Lycopodium annotinum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Scaly male fern (Dryopteris affinis (= D. pseudomas)), by waterfall in Lake District
ROG-12401 Scaly male fern by waterfall in Lake District, UK Dryopteris affinis Latin also Dryopteris pseudomas Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Field, or Common Horsetail ( Equisetum arvense) with fertile cones in spring
ROG-12382 Field / Common Horsetail - with fertile cones in spring Equisetum arvense Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Giant horsetail (Equisetum telmateia); fertile frond coming up in spring. W. Dorset
ROG-12358 Giant horsetail - fertile frond coming up in spring W. Dorset, UK Equisetum telmateia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Salvinia. A floating water fern. Invasive in North America, originally from S. America. USA
ROG-12161 Common Salvinia - a floating water fern. Invasive in North America, originally from S. America. Florida, USA Salvinia minima Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

Fern frond, unfurling

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Pteridophytes, the ancient group of plants that includes ferns and their relatives, have a rich history dating back millions of years. One notable fossil plant, Archaeopteris hibernica, provides evidence existence during the Devonian period. Today, we can still marvel at the beauty and diversity of these plants in various locations around the world. In Kells Bay Gardens on the Ring of Kerry in County Kerry, Ireland, majestic tree ferns from the Cyatheaceae family create a stunning display. Their elegant fronds reach towards the sky, adding an enchanting touch to this picturesque garden. Licuala sp. , with its fan-shaped leaves and vibrant green coloration, is another captivating member of this plant group. Its tropical allure transports us to lush rainforests where it thrives. Nothochloena marantoe showcases delicate fronds that gracefully sway in the breeze. This species demonstrates how they can thrive in diverse habitats worldwide. Examining horsetail spores under scanning electron microscopy reveals intricate details that are otherwise invisible to our naked eyes. The common horsetail and field horsetail exemplify nature's intricacy on a microscopic level. Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), a familiar sight in Scots pine forests during autumn, blankets the ground beneath towering trees with its feathery foliage. This symbiotic relationship between pines and bracken creates a breathtaking tapestry of colors as summer transitions into fall. The marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) finds solace among ferns in South Casteil within Pyrenees Orientales region. These insects rely on specific host plants like ferns for their survival—a testament to pteridophytes' importance within ecosystems.