Callus induction and regeneration studies were carried out on a medicinal fern, Drynaria quercifolia native to Asian countries. It is a seasonal fern that regenerates only during the monsoons. Callus ...

Often overlooked as simple groundcovers and fillers, feathery ferns are the star of the show in this New York garden. At present, Rocky Hills is a showplace for fiddleheads underfoot. But before 1990, ...

Most people have heard about the bout of "Tulipmania" that spread through the Netherlands in the 17th century, but few know about "Pteridomania," or fern madness. In the 19th century, ferns were part ...

Analyses of genetic material from a multitude of fern species suggest that much of that plant group branched out millions of years after flowering plants appeared, a notion that contradicts many ...

Once you know how to grow ferns you will appreciate how these versatile plants can add texture, form, and movement to a range of areas in the garden. Whether delicate and feathery, with gently ...

Q: I noticed a plant in my woods that had fern-like leaves with different shades of green in a distinct pattern. I don’t notice them in the summer, though, just in early spring. Is this something that ...

It was an early April morning and Nature was playing tricks on us. The weather had been cold and raw for days, but then suddenly there was a break from the trend. The temperature soared into the high ...

Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus), also known as foxtail fern, is a member of the Asparagaceae family. It is an easy-to-grow, popular houseplant recognizable by its bright green, ...