Weston L. Testo, James E. Watkins Jr. Premise of the study: Understanding the ecology of rare species can inform aspects of conservation strategies; however, the mechanisms of rarity remain elusive ...
During the latter part of the 19th century special trains would arrive in London from growers in the south-west of England loaded with ferns, so popular were they with the Victorians. The florists of ...
Leaf mass per area (LMA) is one of the key features that correlates with the ecological performance both of seed plants and ferns. For ferns LMA is at the lower end of the range for seed plants and ...
THEY are perfect for shady spots and will grow in most soils, but dwarf ferns such as Asplenium scolopendrium can also add texture and form to winter containers. Select evergreen types in a variety of ...
Endemic to the tropics of Singapore, Indonesia and Northern Australia, Asplenium nidus, or the Bird’s nest fern is a truly majestic foliage plant. Close cousin to the smaller native Hart’s-tongue fern ...
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