The fiddlehead of a furled fern frond are harvested as a vegetable, but they always resemble an alien creature to me.
Fern Fiddlehead
Picture of the Day for February 10, 2024
People hiking to Lost Creek this weekend might spot the green ferns that I saw last week. It seemed strange to see the patches of green plants growing in the snow covered ground.
Winter Ferns
Picture of the Day for May 10, 2019
The trees are leafing out and the grass is growing. And other alien looking things are sprouting up out of the ground too. Fiddleheads are the furled frond of a fern and they are harvested as a vegetable. The three deer in my yard might have been sampling the fiddleheads yesterday but they left some for me to find.
Fiddlehead
Picture of the Day for August 20, 2018
Sunlight was filtering through the tree leaves to highlight the fern growing on the woodland floor.
Summer Fern
Picture of the Day for June 28, 2016
In moist shaded woods, you might find some Maidenhair ferns growing and their genus name translates to “non wetting” and its ability to shed rainwater without becoming wet. But the common name of maidenhair derived from being a source of an aromatic, volatile oil commonly used as a shampoo.
Maidenhair Fern
Picture of the Day for April 26, 2016
A walk in the woods might reveal more than just wildflowers, including some alien looking things. Some fern fronds have emerged but haven’t unfurled yet so they have a creepy look yet.
Aliens in the Woods
Picture of the Day for August 28, 2015
It always amazes me how trees and other vegetation like ferns can grow on rocky cliffs.
Hanging On
