The red Brazilian tree fern (Blechnum brasiliense)is commonly found growing wild in Brazil. Although called a tree fern, its “trunk” is actually a rhizome or root that grows only 10 inches tall. The ...
Cyathea atrocastanea, a new species of tree fern is described, illustrated, and compared with similar species. This new species should be classified as vulnerable (VU) according to the IUCN criteria.
Ferns are weird. They're green and leafy like other forest plants, but they reproduce more like mushrooms do—by releasing clouds of spores. Many species don't require a partner for fertilization, ...
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