Pteridophyta Collection

Archaeopteris hibernica, fossil plant
A fern-like plant, beautifully preserved in yellow sandstone from the Devonian, Kilkenny, Ireland. Specimen is 25 cms long

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

Licuala sp
Plate 981 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nothochloena marantoe
Penfold, Jane Wallas, 1845. Madeira Flowers, Fruits and Ferns. London: Reeve Brothers. Plate 4

Wallabymutter mit Jungtier im Beutel, Macropu eugenii |
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Lava field with growth of Dotted polypody fern (Polypodium pellucidum), Kilauea, Hawaii, USA, August 2008

Wall Ferns (coloured engraving)
668540 Wall Ferns (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wall Ferns, March and April.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright

Parsley Fern (Allosurus crispus, Cryptogramma crispa, Osmunda crispa
2639405 Parsley Fern (Allosurus crispus, Cryptogramma crispa, Osmunda crispa, Allosorus crispus) (colour litho) by German School

Harts Tongue Fern (Scolopendrium vulgare, Scolopendrium officinarum
2639404 Harts Tongue Fern (Scolopendrium vulgare, Scolopendrium officinarum, Asplenium scolopendrium) (colour litho) by German School

Alpine Woodsia (Woodsia alpina, Woodsia hyperborea, Woodsia intermedia, Woodsia pubescens
2639400 Alpine Woodsia (Woodsia alpina, Woodsia hyperborea, Woodsia intermedia, Woodsia pubescens, Acrostichum alpinum, Acrostichum hyperboreum, Ceterach alpina)

Greenhouse ferns (coloured engraving)
668538 Greenhouse ferns (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greenhouse ferns, January and February.); © Look and Learn; English

Dolomite Spleenwort (Asplenium Seelosii) (colour litho)
2639403 Dolomite Spleenwort (Asplenium Seelosii) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Seaside Ferns (coloured engraving)
668541 Seaside Ferns (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaside Ferns, May and June.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright

Common Polypody (coloured engraving)
668539 Common Polypody (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common Polypody, July and August.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright

Holly fern (Aspidium Lonchitis, Polystichum lonchitis) (colour litho)
2639401 Holly fern (Aspidium Lonchitis, Polystichum lonchitis) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alpine Bladder Fern (Cystopteris alpina, Cystopteris regia) (colour litho)
2639402 Alpine Bladder Fern (Cystopteris alpina, Cystopteris regia) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Common Moonwort (Botrychium lunaria) (colour litho)
2639399 Common Moonwort (Botrychium lunaria) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Davallia canariensis (L. ) Sm. hares foot fern
Sketch 18, Newfoundland Volume. From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Mariopteris muricata, seed fern
A leaf of a Carboniferous seed fern plant from Staffordshire

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

Glossopteris, fern fossil C016 / 4852
Glossopteris, fern fossil. This fossil plant has tongue-shaped leaves with a net-like arrangement of veins. This specimen is part of the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

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

Neuropteris gigantea (Sternberg), Pteridosperm
Part of a frond of Neuropteris gigantea, an Upper Carboniferous plant, a Pteridosperm, from Coseley, near Bilston, west Midlands. Range; Genus, Carboniferous; Species, Westphalian

Cupressus sempervirens, Italian cypress
An illustration of (Cupressus sempervirens) the Italian cypress from the Botany Library Collection, the Natural History Museum, London

Sphenopteris laurenti, fossil fern
This specimen dates from the Middle Coal Measures, Carboniferous, Clay Cross, Derbyshire, England. The frond is 9 cms long

Alethopteris lonchitica, fossil seed fern
Shown here is a frond of the seed fern Alethopteris, specimen originating from Carboniferous rocks near Barnsley, England

Asterophyllites prehistoric tree, isolated on white background

Dicksonia antarctica tree fern
Dicksonia antarctica (Tasmanian Tree Fern) is a slow growing tree fern that in time will reach 15 feet tall with a possible 6-10 spread

Asterophyllites plant of the Carboniferous period
Asterophyllites is one of the many plants of the Carboniferous that used to grow up to gigantic proportions: as big as an average tree

Tempskya tree on white background. Tempskya was a tree fern diffused in the Cretaceous period. Itas large trunk was in fact the optical result of many fern stems growing tightly pressed one to each

Tempskya prehistoric tree-like fern, isolated on white background

Calamite plant of the Carboniverous period on white background
Calamites are a type of horsetail plant that lived in the coal swamps of the Carboniferous Period. They were prehistoric relatives of the modern horse tail

Wildflower front and center in this Alaskan valley, mountain landscape

Fern growing on a stonewall

Quinault Rainforest, Washington, USA

Tree fern

Rotating fern (Osmunda regalis)

Fern at a stream bank in autumn

Sprouting fern, Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Hart s-tongue fern (Phyllitis scolopendrium), Burren, Clare, Ireland, Europe

Jedediah Redwoods, Coast Redwood or Giant Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), California Coast, California, USA

Model of Fern, isidium and sporangium

Archegonium, Fern (Pteridophyta), illustration Biology: Botany, Plants

Fossil conifer C016 / 5947
Fossilised branch of the extinct conifer Walchia piniformis. Specimen found in Montpellier, France, and dates to the Permian period (298 to 252 years ago)

Gymnosperm fossil C016 / 5946
Fern like frond of the extinct gymnosperm Neuropteris heterophylla, found in Clay Cross, Derbyshire, UK, dating from the Carboniferous period. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Fossilised seed fern seeds C016 / 5948
Fossilised seed fern (Trigonocarpus parkinsoni) seeds. These large nut-like seeds measure about 2.5 centimetres long. They were found in the coal measures of England, UK

Fossil fern frond C016 / 5963
Fossil Todites denticulatus fern fronds. Jurassic fossil leaf from York, UK. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

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Pteridophyta: A Journey Through the Fascinating World of Ancient Plants Step back in time and explore the captivating world of Pteridophyta, a diverse group of plants that have thrived on Earth for millions of years. From ancient fossils to vibrant ferns found in Australia, this caption takes you on a botanical adventure like no other. Let's start with Archaeopteris hibernica, a fossil plant that provides us with invaluable insights into our planet's past. This remarkable specimen offers glimpses into an era long gone, reminding us of the ever-changing nature of life on Earth. Moving forward to modern times, we encounter the Common staghorn fern and Elkhorn fern (Platycerium bifurcate) found in Australia. These striking plants showcase their unique antler-like fronds, adding an exotic touch to any landscape they grace. Next up is Licuala sp. , a genus known for its stunning fan-shaped leaves that create an enchanting tropical ambiance wherever they grow. Their lush green foliage serves as a testament to nature's artistic prowess. Nothochloena marantoe captures our attention next with its delicate yet resilient appearance. This horsetail-like plant boasts intricate spores when observed under scanning electron microscopy (SEM), revealing its hidden beauty at a microscopic level. Intriguingly, we also glimpse Wallabymutter mit Jungtier im Beutel – Macropu eugenii – showcasing how these fascinating creatures coexist harmoniously with their environment while nurturing their young ones within their pouches. The allure continues as we delve into Wall Ferns through colored engravings. These illustrations capture the essence and diversity of these magnificent plants, highlighting their importance in both natural landscapes and human aesthetics alike.