Pteridophytina 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

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"Pteridophytina: Exploring the Enchanting World of Ferns and Allies" Step into the lush Kells Bay Gardens, nestled within the captivating Ring of Kerry on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. Here, majestic tree ferns from the Cyatheaceae family sway gracefully, their fronds reaching towards the sky. As autumn paints a picturesque scene in a Scots pine forest, Bracken ferns (Pteridium aquilinum) carpet the ground with their vibrant foliage. Amidst this golden tapestry, one might spot a Marsh fritillary butterfly delicately perched upon a fern leaf in South Casteil of Pyrenees Orientales. Venturing to New Forest National Park in Hampshire reveals nature's artwork - Scarletina bolete toadstools stand tall amidst verdant surroundings. Meanwhile, Eagle fern unfurls its intricate fronds like delicate green feathers in Montseny Natural Park, recognized as a UNESCO National Park. In Scotland's Isle of Mull during June, an abstract beauty unfolds as Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) showcases its mesmerizing patterns against a backdrop of breathtaking landscapes. Further west in Monmouthshire, Wales during May, Common oak fern leaves add elegance and grace to woodland settings. Nature's resilience shines through as Hard tree ferns sprout amidst burnt forests that bore witness to devastating bushfires during 2019/20. These resilient plants remind us of nature's ability to rejuvenate and thrive even after adversity strikes. A moss-covered Sitka spruce stands proudly alongside sword ferns (Polystichum munitum), creating an enchanting tableau where different textures intertwine harmoniously. Travel across continents to discover Tree ferns thriving within humid laurisilva forests at Caldeira Velha Natural Monument or find Fairy fern floating alongside Water forget-me-not blooms (Myosotis scorpioides) in serene waters.