Table Mountain Fern (Blechnum tabulare)

Overview Table Mountain Fern (Blechnum tabulare) is a robust, evergreen fern from South Africas Table Mountain, forming a stout, trunk-like rhizome and large, leathery fronds. Taxonomy Family:Blechnaceae Genus:Blechnu

Bristly Cloak Fern (Cheilanthes distans)

Overview Bristly Cloak Fern (Cheilanthes distans) is an Australian fern with bristly hairs on the frond undersides and a compact, clumping habit on rocks. Taxonomy Family:Adiantaceae Genus:Cheilanthes (ky-LAN-theez) S

Japanese Bamboo Fern (Coniogramme japonica)

Overview Japanese Bamboo Fern (Coniogramme japonica) is a distinctive fern with bamboo-like, jointed stipes and large, pinnate fronds. It spreads by long-creeping rhizomes. Taxonomy Family:Adiantaceae Genus:Coniogramm

Makino's Holly Fern (Polystichum makinoi)

Overview Makinos Holly Fern (Polystichum makinoi) is a Japanese evergreen fern with glossy, leathery fronds and distinctive spiny pinnae margins. It forms a neat, vase-shaped clump. Taxonomy Family:Dryopteridaceae Gen

Rock Fern (Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia)

Overview Rock Fern (Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia) is an Australian fern adapted to dry, rocky outcrops. Its fine, lacy fronds are surprisingly drought-tolerant. Taxonomy Family:Adiantaceae Genus:Cheilanthes (ky-LAN-th

Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium goudeyi)

Overview Birds Nest Fern (Asplenium goudeyi) is an epiphytic fern forming a large, nest-like rosette of simple, wavy fronds. It is native to Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island. Taxonomy Family:Aspleniaceae Genus:Aspl

Manta-winged Autumn Fern (Dryopteris cystolepidota)

Overview Manta-winged Autumn Fern (Dryopteris cystolepidota) is a Japanese species with broad, wing-like pinnae and attractive coppery new growth. It is sometimes considered a variety of D. erythrosora. Taxonomy Famil

Boston Fern 'Emina' (Nephrolepis exaltata 'Emina')

Overview Emina is a compact, curly-fronded cultivar of Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata), with a unique, ruffled texture that sets it apart from the classic type. Taxonomy Family:Polypodiaceae Genus:Nephrolepis (nef-

Coffee Fern (Pellaea andromedifolia)

Overview Coffee Fern (Pellaea andromedifolia) is a California native fern with leathery, coffee-colored pinnae. It is adapted to dry, rocky habitats. Taxonomy Family:Adiantaceae Genus:Pellaea (pe-LEE-uh) Species:andro

Angleveln Fern (Polypodium triseriale)

Overview Angleveln Fern (Polypodium triseriale) is an epiphytic fern with long, narrow fronds and distinctive angled veins. It is widespread in the Neotropics. Taxonomy Family:Polypodiaceae Genus:Polypodium (pol-ee-PO

Bird's Foot Cliffbrake (Pellaea mucronata)

Overview Birds Foot Cliffbrake (Pellaea mucronata) is a desert fern with distinctive birds foot-like pinnae. It thrives on dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern US and Mexico. Taxonomy Family:Adiantaceae Genus:Pellaea

Tokyo Wood Fern (Dryopteris tokyoensis)

Overview Tokyo Wood Fern (Dryopteris tokyoensis) is an elegant, deciduous fern from Japan, with gracefully arching, lanceolate fronds. It is a parent of several popular hybrids. Taxonomy Family:Dryopteridaceae Genus:D

Golden Male Fern 'Cristata' (Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata')

Overview Golden Male Fern Cristata (also known as Cristata The King) is a magnificent cultivar of Dryopteris affinis with crested frond tips and a golden hue to the scales. Taxonomy Family:Dryopteridaceae Genus:Dryopt

Silver Dollar Maidenhair (Adiantum peruvianum)

Overview Overview Silver Dollar Maidenhair (Adiantum peruvianum) is a stunning tropical maidenhair with large, round, silver-dollar-sized pinnae. It is one of the most distinctive and sought-after Adiantum species. Tax

Prickly Rasp Fern (Doodia aspera)

Overview Prickly Rasp Fern (Doodia aspera) is an Australian fern with harshly serrated, prickly pinnae margins. New fronds emerge in striking shades of pink and red. Taxonomy Family:Blechnaceae Genus:Doodia (DOO-dee-u

Austral King Fern (Todea barbara)

Overview Austral King Fern (Todea barbara) is a massive, ancient fern from Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. It forms a stout, trunk-like rhizome and a crown of huge, leathery fronds. Taxonomy Family:Osmundace

Coville's Lipfern (Cheilanthes covillei)

Overview Covilles Lipfern (Cheilanthes covillei) is a small, desert fern with densely hairy, gray-green fronds. It is native to the southwestern US and northern Mexico. Taxonomy Family:Adiantaceae Genus:Cheilanthes (k

Boston Fern 'Shadow Lace' (Nephrolepis exaltata 'Shadow Lace')

Overview Shadow Lace is a cultivar of the classic Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata), featuring finely cut, lacy fronds that create a delicate, airy texture. Taxonomy Family:Polypodiaceae Genus:Nephrolepis (nef-roh-LE

Basket Fern (Drynaria rigidula)

Overview Basket Fern (Drynaria rigidula) is an epiphytic fern that forms a distinctive basket of sterile, nest-like fronds that collect debris, while tall fertile fronds emerge from the center. Taxonomy Family:Polypod

Brittle Maidenhair Fern 'Farleyense' (Adiantum tenerum 'Farleyense')

Overview Farleyense is a cultivar of the Brittle Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum tenerum), selected for its particularly fine, lacy frond division and compact habit. Taxonomy Family:Pteridaceae Genus:Adiantum (ad-ee-AN-tum)