Siebold's Wood Fern (Dryopteris sieboldii)

Overview Siebolds Wood Fern (Dryopteris sieboldii) is a distinctive Japanese fern with large, leathery, undivided pinnae that give a bold, tropical texture. It is highly prized for its architectural foliage. Taxonomy

Japanese Painted Fern 'Pewter Lace' (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Pewter Lace')

Overview Pewter Lace is a Japanese Painted Fern cultivar with a subtle pewter-gray metallic sheen and finely lacy frond division, creating an elegant, understated beauty. Taxonomy Family:Dryopteridaceae Genus:Athyrium

Toothed Brake (Pteris dentata)

Overview Toothed Brake (Pteris dentata) is a tropical fern with prominently toothed pinnae margins. It is widespread in the Old World tropics. Taxonomy Family:Pteridaceae Genus:Pteris (TARE-iss) Species:dentata (den-T

Soft Shield Fern 'Congestum Cristatum' (Polystichum setiferum 'Congestum Cristatum')

Overview Congestum Cristatum is a dwarf, crested cultivar of Soft Shield Fern with congested, overlapping pinnae and crested tips, forming a tight, ruffled mound. Taxonomy Family:Dryopteridaceae Genus:Polystichum (pol

Broad Swamp Fern / Clinton's Wood Fern (Dryopteris clintoniana)

Overview Broad Swamp Fern, or Clintons Wood Fern (Dryopteris clintoniana), is a large, hybrid-origin fern of North American swamps, with broad, arching fronds. Taxonomy Family:Dryopteridaceae Genus:Dryopteris (dry-OP-

Tongue Fern 'Obake' (Pyrrosia lingua 'Obake')

Overview Obake is a cultivar of Tongue Fern (Pyrrosia lingua) with uniquely twisted and contorted fronds, giving a ghostly, monstrous appearance (obake means ghost/monster in Japanese). Taxonomy Family:Polypodiaceae G

Bird's Foot Fern 'Rowerii' (Pteris cretica 'Rowerii')

Overview Rowerii is a cultivar of Birds Foot Fern (Pteris cretica) with distinctively crested and fringed pinnae tips, adding a frilly texture. Taxonomy Family:Pteridaceae Genus:Pteris (TARE-iss) Species:cretica (KRET

Queen Elkhorn Fern (Platycerium wandae)

Overview Queen Elkhorn Fern (Platycerium wandae) is the largest of the staghorn ferns, with massive shield fronds and huge, pendulous fertile fronds. It is endemic to New Guinea. Taxonomy Family:Polypodiaceae Genus:Pl

Shield Fern / Hondo Fern (Dryopteris hondoensis)

Overview Shield Fern (Dryopteris hondoensis) is a Japanese fern with sturdy, evergreen fronds and a compact habit. It is a parent of several hybrid cultivars. Taxonomy Family:Dryopteridaceae Genus:Dryopteris (dry-OP-t

Swamp Fern (Blechnum serrulatum)

Overview Swamp Fern (Blechnum serrulatum) is a widespread tropical fern of wetlands, with serrated pinnae margins and dimorphic fronds. Taxonomy Family:Blechnaceae Genus:Blechnum (BLEK-num) Species:serrulatum (ser-yoo

Holttum's Staghorn (Platycerium holttumii)

Overview Holttums Staghorn (Platycerium holttumii) is a rare, epiphytic staghorn fern from Borneo, named after the botanist Richard Holttum. It has narrow, pendulous fertile fronds. Taxonomy Family:Polypodiaceae Genus

Willdenow's Fern (Thelypteris interrupta)

Overview Willdenows Fern (Thelypteris interrupta) is a tropical fern with long, arching fronds and interrupted sori (sori that are not continuous along the vein). Taxonomy Family:Thelypteridaceae Genus:Thelypteris (th

Limestone Oak Fern (Gymnocarpium robertianum)

Overview Limestone Oak Fern (Gymnocarpium robertianum) is a small, delicate fern that grows exclusively on limestone, with a distinctive scent when crushed. Taxonomy Family:Dryopteridaceae Genus:Gymnocarpium (jim-no-K

Fragile Fern (Cystopteris protrusa)

Overview Fragile Fern (Cystopteris protrusa) is a North American woodland fern with delicate, early-emerging fronds that are easily damaged. It is one of the first ferns to appear in spring. Taxonomy Family:Dryopterid

Auriculate Lady Fern (Athyrium otophorum)

Overview Auriculate Lady Fern (Athyrium otophorum) is an Asian fern distinguished by prominent auricles (ear-like lobes) at the base of the pinnae, giving a unique silhouette. Taxonomy Family:Dryopteridaceae Genus:Ath

Regal Fern / African Asparagus (Asparagus africanus)

Overview Regal Fern, or African Asparagus (Asparagus africanus), is not a true fern but a climbing asparagus with fern-like foliage. It produces orange berries and is used ornamentally. Taxonomy Family:Liliaceae (lil-

Staghorn Fern (Platycerium wallichii)

Overview Staghorn Fern (Platycerium wallichii) is a spectacular epiphytic fern from the Himalayas, with large, antler-like fertile fronds and upright shield fronds that form a debris-collecting nest. Taxonomy Family:P

Mountain Holly Fern (Polystichum lonchitis)

Overview Mountain Holly Fern (Polystichum lonchitis) is a tough, evergreen fern of high mountains in the Northern Hemisphere, with spiny, leathery fronds that withstand harsh conditions. Taxonomy Family:Dryopteridacea

Licorice Fern (Polypodium glycyrrhiza)

Overview Licorice Fern (Polypodium glycyrrhiza) is a Pacific Northwest native fern with sweet, licorice-flavored rhizomes. It is summer-deciduous, emerging with fall rains. Taxonomy Family:Polypodiaceae Genus:Polypodi

Soft Shield Fern 'Plumosum Bevis' (Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Bevis')

Overview Plumosum Bevis (also known as Pulcherrimum Bevis) is a magnificent cultivar of Soft Shield Fern with extremely finely divided, feathery fronds that create a soft, cloud-like texture. Taxonomy Family:Dryopteri