Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have solved a long ...

The monomorphic bulblet fern (Cystopteris bulbifera) uses the same leaves for photosynthesis and spore production. (Image credit: Jacob S. Suissa) Ferns have multiple reproductive strategies.

Many gardeners today are interested in native plants because their blossoms provide food for pollinators. However, nonblooming plants are also essential for native habitats. Plants such as ferns ...

Ferns challenge the narrative Unlike most plants, ferns defy the idea of irreversible evolution of life. They exhibit two main reproductive strategies: Monomorphism – Using the same leaf type for ...

Evolving, but not always forward Ferns have multiple reproductive strategies. Most species combine spore development and photosynthesis on a single leaf type – a strategy called monomorphism. Others ...

Evolving, but not always forward Ferns have multiple reproductive strategies. Most species combine spore development and photosynthesis on a single leaf type—a strategy called monomorphism.

Evolving, but not always forward Ferns have multiple reproductive strategies. Most species combine spore development and photosynthesis on a single leaf type – a strategy called monomorphism.

Ferns have multiple reproductive strategies. Most species combine spore development and photosynthesis on a single leaf type – a strategy called monomorphism.

Evolution is often depicted as a steady forward march from simple to complex forms. But new research shows that certain ferns can evolve ‘backward.’ ...

Ferns can sink rhizomes into raw earth inhospitable to seed plants, and quickly ramp up photosynthesis, beginning a process of re-greening. As they grow, ferns provide food and shelter for insects ...

Ancient volcanoes and climate change had lasting effects on Earth's ecosystems and the surprising resilience of ferns.

Mounted plants are a beautiful addition to any interior space, but they can get expensive. Instead, we tried making our own mounted staghorn fern.