Leptosporangiate Fern Collection

Tree ferns (Cyatheaceae) in Kells Bay Gardens, Ring of Kerry, Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland, Europe. September 2015

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest with Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) ground flora in autumn, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October

Marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) on fern. South of Casteil, Pyrenees Orientales, south west France. May

Scarletina bolete (Boletus luridiformis) toadstool, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK. September

Eagle fern (Pteridium aquilinum) frond unfurling, Montseny Natural Park, a UNESCO National Park and Biosphere Reserve, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, June 2016

Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) abstract, Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK. June

Hard fern (Blechnum spicant), two fiddleheads unfurling. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Women in ferns or Chain fern (Woodwardia radicans) in the laurel forest of the Anaga Massif Biosphere Reserve. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) male in partial display perched in Tree fern (Cyatheales) in wet eucalypt forest, Lakes Entrance Rainforest, Victoria, Australia

Moss-covered Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and sword fern (Polystichum munitum) in the Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA, June

Tree ferns (Cyatheales) in humid laurisilva forest. Natural Monument of Caldeira Velha, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal

Fairy fern (Azolla filiculoides) and Water forget me not (Myosotis scorpioides) in frozen garden pond. Surrey, England, UK. January

Tree ferns in Whirinaki Forest Park, North Island, New Zealand

Adult Helmet Vanga (Euryceros prevostii) incubating a clutch of 3 eggs. Nest constructed in the fork of a Birds Nest Fern (Asplenium sp.) Masoala National Park, north east Madagascar

Limestone oak fern (Gymnocarpium robertianum) leaves, Saltoluokta area, Greater Laponia Rewilding Area, Lapland, Norrbotten, Sweden, June

RF - Harts tongue fern (Phyllitis scolopendrium) leaf unfurling and creating the shape of a heart, Cornwall, UK, May

Common oak fern (Gymnocarpium dryopteris) leaves. Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. May

Oak tree (Quercus robur) growing among bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), autumn colour, The New Forest, Hampshire, UK. November 2016

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) roosting on Hard fern (Blechnum spicant) fiddlehead. Marsland Valley Wildlife Trusts Reserve, Cornwall, England, UK. June

Tree Fern (Cyathea sp.) detail, El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve, Chiapas, southern Mexico, May

Heath fritillary (Mellicta athalia) butterfly basking on bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), Exmoor National Park, Devon, UK. June

Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) close-up, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK, August

Two hard fern (Blechnum spicant) fronds uncurling, Coombe Valley, Cornwall, UK. May

Kaleidoscopic image of Bramble leaves (Rubus fruticosus) and bracken fronds changing colour in autumn, on white background

Frog (Rana temporaria) spawn amongst invasive Fairy fern (Azolla filiculoides) from garden pond. Photographed in aquarium, controlled conditions. Surrey, England, UK. March

Tree ferns, Lake Waikaremoana, Te Urewera National Park, North Island, New Zealand

Santa Cruz Island highlands with Puntudo spatter cone and lush vegetation with Cyathea treeferns and Miconia, Galapagos, Ecuador

Tree ferns, Cyatheales, and other trees and vegetation in the montane rainforest, Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan province, China. May

RF - Harts tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium) leaf unfurling, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK, April

Harts tongue fern (Phyllitis scolopendrium) leaf unfurling, Cornwall, UK, May

Gaoligongshan Tree Frog 1+Polypedates / Rhacophorus gongshanensis+2 in fern 1+Cibotium barometz+2 Gaoligongshan Mountains, Yunnan, China

RF- Backlit Fern (Philotum) growing among bluebells (Endymion nonscriptus). Lanhydrock, Cornwall, UK. May

RF - Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly, Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May

RF- Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta / Endymion scriptum) flowering in Broad buckler fern (Dryopteris dilatata), Hallerbos, Belgium. April

Tree ferns -Cyatheales- and direction signs, Hell-Bourg, Salazie, La Reunion, Reunion, France

Autumn Saxifrage -Saxifraga cortusifolia Rubrifolia-, Harts-tongue Fern -Phyllitis scolopendrium- and Autumn Crocus -Crocus speciosus-, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Primary forest, rain forest and Tree Ferns -Cyatheales-, North Island, New Zealand

Tree Ferns -Cyatheales- along a hiking trail through primary rainforest, North Island, New Zealand

Fern frond, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

Fern in a forest, Feldberg Mountain, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Forest with Tree Ferns -Cyatheales- and bamboo, Plaine des Chicots, Reunion National Park, La Reunion, Reunion, France

Silver Ferns -Cyathea dealbata- on the shores of Lake Tikitapu, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand

Jungle with Silver Ferns -Cyathea dealbata-, Raglan, Waikato Region, New Zealand

New Zealand jungle with Silver Ferns -Cyathea dealbata-, Ruatapu, West Coast Region, New Zealand

Frond, fern

Tree Fern -Cyatheales-, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii, United States

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"Discover the Enchanting World of Leptosporangiate Ferns: A Captivating Journey Through Diverse Landscapes" Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Kells Bay Gardens, located in the mesmerizing Ring of Kerry on the Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry. Here, towering tree ferns from the Cyatheaceae family grace the landscape, their elegant fronds reaching towards the sky. As autumn paints its vibrant hues across a Scots pine forest, an enchanting sight awaits. The forest floor is adorned with delicate Bracken ferns (Pteridium aquilinum), creating a stunning tapestry that captivates all who wander through this natural wonderland. In South Casteil, Pyrenees Orientales, witness nature's dance as a Marsh fritillary butterfly delicately perches upon a lush green fern. This harmonious encounter showcases how these magnificent plants provide essential habitats for various species to thrive. Venture into New Forest National Park in Hampshire and stumble upon Scarletina bolete toadstools amidst verdant foliage. These striking fungi find solace among ferns, adding an element of mystery and intrigue to this ancient woodland. Journey to Montseny Natural Park, a UNESCO National Park nestled in Catalonia's heartland. Witness an Eagle fern unfurl its frond like a graceful ballet dancer stretching her limbs—a testament to resilience and growth amidst rugged terrain. On Scotland's Isle of Mull stands Dryopteris filix-mas—an abstract masterpiece showcasing Male Fern's intricate patterns against June's soft light. Its presence evokes tranquility and reminds us of nature's artistic prowess. Monmouthshire in Wales reveals another gem—the Common oak fern (Gymnocarpium dryopteris). Delicate yet resilient leaves create an ethereal carpet beneath towering oaks—a true testament to symbiotic harmony between flora and fauna.