Male fern #45964

Ferns grew already in the Carboniferous, about 400 million years ago. At that time, they grew still tree high. Therefore, they are usually referred as tree ferns. Together with club mosses and horsetail , they formed huge forests. In German the male fern is called worm fern. It gets the name not only because of the worm-like shape of its sori but also because he was formerly used as a remedy for tapeworm infestation.

Current Location
This plant is in Winterstream's Greenhouse.

Mar 18, 2012, 6:37:02 PM
Finally full grown.

Mar 14, 2012, 8:37:03 PM
It began to sprout.

Mar 10, 2012, 9:38:55 PM
Taken by Winterstream.

Feb 18, 2012, 12:22:19 AM
Taken by Evathia.

Jan 19, 2012, 6:59:36 AM
Taken by MaryElena.