Polypodiopsida Collection

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

Common staghorn fern, Elkhorn fern (Platycerium bifurcate), Australia

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

Red Squirrel stand between fern leaves Date: 20-05-2021

Red Squirrel is eating a fern Date: 20-05-2021

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

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Plants, Tree, Fern, Detail of tree fern fronds against a blue sky

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

Ferns, Moricsala Strict Nature Reserve, Moricsala Island, Lake Usma, Latvia, June 2009

Close-up of Fern frond with spiders webs on it, Dlouhy Dul, Ceske Svycarsko / Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech Republic, September 2008

Fern frond, Dlouhy Dul, Ceske Svycarsko / Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech Republic, September 2008

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

Soft tree fern, Man fern or Tasmanian tree fern (Dicksonia antarctica), Australia

Detail of a Frosted Sword Fern; Olympia, Washington, United States

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

Protopteris punctata, fossil fern tree
A sandstone cast of a cyathacecus tree fern from Shaftesbury Dorset, presented by W. Batten

Fern growing on a stonewall

Quinault Rainforest, Washington, USA

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Polypodiopsida, also known as ferns, are a diverse group of plants that can be found in various ecosystems around the world. In Kells Bay Gardens, located in the stunning Ring of Kerry on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland, majestic tree ferns from the Cyatheaceae family create a breathtaking sight. Venturing to Australia, we encounter the fascinating Common staghorn fern or Elkhorn fern (Platycerium bifurcate). Its unique antler-like fronds make it a captivating addition to any landscape. In autumn, amidst a Scots pine forest (Pinus sylvestris), vibrant Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) carpets the ground with its feathery foliage. This beautiful combination creates an enchanting scene for nature enthusiasts. Moving south to Casteil in Pyrenees Orientales, France, we witness the delicate Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) perched gracefully on a lush green fern leaf. This symbiotic relationship between flora and fauna showcases nature's intricate connections. Exploring New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England reveals another wonder - Scarletina bolete toadstools (Boletus luridiformis) emerging amongst verdant surroundings. These striking fungi add pops of color and intrigue to this ancient woodland. In Montseny Natural Park—a UNESCO National Park situated near Barcelona—watching an Eagle fern (Pteridium aquilinum) unfurl its frond is like witnessing nature's own ballet performance. The gradual unveiling of its elegant structure is truly mesmerizing. On Scotland's Isle of Mull during June, Male Ferns (Dryopteris filix-mas) create abstract patterns against their lush green backdrop. Their intricate leaflets intertwine harmoniously and provide shelter for small creatures within this picturesque setting.