Plant Systematics and Evolution, Vol. 306, No. 2 (April 2020), pp. 1-12 (12 pages) Hybridization is a ubiquitous force in plant evolution. In ferns, hybrids are often easily recognized by their ...

Weston L. Testo, James E. Watkins Jr. Premise of the study: Understanding the ecology of rare species can inform aspects of conservation strategies; however, the mechanisms of rarity remain elusive ...

MANILA, Philippines – Asplenium nidus or Pakong Lalake is the most common Bird’s-nest Fern in the world. It may be found as far west as India, south in Brisbane, Australia and north to Japan. There ...

MANILA, Philippines - The Bird’s Nest Aspleniums are some of the best looking ferns of the world. There are several species available in the market namely: Asplenium nidus, A. musifolium, A.

This is a small fern, with fronds tapering at both ends. The leaflets are oblong, narrow, and pointed, with a projection (ear) near the base; they are distinctly spaced, not opposite, with toothed ...

BEIJING -- Chinese researchers have discovered a new species of Asplenium in Qinghai province in the northwestern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, according to the Institute of Botany under the Chinese Academy ...

There are approximately 12,000 fern species growing worldwide, most of them found in forests, woodlands or tropical regions. While it would be impossible to collect all of these, most of us gardeners ...

Identifying ferns is a different process than, say, identifying wildflowers or trees. They don't display flowers, showy fruits or bark patterns. What they do display are seemingly endless arrays of ...

During the latter part of the 19th century special trains would arrive in London from growers in the south-west of England loaded with ferns, so popular were they with the Victorians. The florists of ...

Ferns are a large group of perennials usually grown for their handsome and beautiful foliage. Their leaves or fronds are usually finely cut and the majority grow in shades of green. These ancient ...