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Strangely, as we wander through the forest trails and the byways, we see so many ferns. We might not realize that they may not be all the same species. There are many ferns that grow in varying habitats from those that we see in clearings in the woods to those on the banks of the highways.
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Others find their niche in the crevices of rocks from sea level to higher elevations. We will share a few images of the various species and show some of the subtle differences. Here we have the Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum aleuticum |
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This close look at the leaves of the Sierra Marsh Fern, Thelypteris nevadensis, lets you see, when compared with the leaf below, the differences that ferns process. As with the leaves of flowers, each species of fern has its own design. |
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The beauty of these ferns is shown here admirably by Cystopteris Fragilis, the Brittle Fern. |
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Cystopteris Fragilis, is a rock hugger dwelling mostly on cliff faces and damp rocky areas as shown in this picture of its typical habitat. |
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Now we come back to this real rock and cliff lover, Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum aleuticum. The leaf on the right shows the distinct pattern of this beautiful water loving fern.
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Another fern that we find in the rocks and boulders is the Nevada Marsh Fern, Thelypteris nevadensis. |
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These two images show the leaf and the underside and surface of the Nevada Marsh Fern, Thelypteris nevadensis.The fronds show the spores and are very narrow and separated. |
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