The ferns (Polypodiopsida or Polypodiophyta) are a group of vascular plants (land plants with vascular tissues such as xylem and phloem) that reproduce via spores and have neither seeds …

Dec 11, 2025 · Fern, class of several thousand species of nonflowering vascular plants that reproduce by spores. Ferns have true roots, stems, and complex leaves and constitute an …

Ferns are plants that do not have flowers. Ferns generally reproduce by producing spores. Similar to flowering plants, ferns have roots, stems and leaves.

Nov 3, 2025 · Explore a variety of fascinating ferns to enhance your home and garden. Deciduous ostrich ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris) get their name because their long, textured, arching …

What follows is a short primer on the biology of ferns, starting at the beginning, with how ferns first originated and evolved into the plants we see in the present, making special note of some of …

May 23, 2023 · Ferns are one of the oldest types of plants on the planet, with fern fossils dating back as far as 360 million years. There are a huge range of ferns still alive today, growing in a …

May 14, 2018 · There are about 11,000 species of ferns, most of them indigenous to tropical and subtropical regions. A fern plant generally consists of one or more fronds attached to a …

A fern is a vascular plant that differs from the more primitive lycophytes in having true leaves (megaphylls) and from the more advanced seed plants (gymnosperms and angiosperms) in …

Nov 3, 2025 · For shady spots, ferns deliver welcome color and texture, especially when mixed with flowering plants that similarly thrive in shade. They also make an excellent choice if there …

Unlike bryophytes, ferns have xylem and phloem, which makes them vascular plants. Unlike seed plants like angiosperms (flowering plants) or gymnosperms, ferns do not have seeds. Instead, …