Bracken fern

Pteridium aquilinum (Bracken Fern) So, here is part three of my series on distinguishing between some of the large pinnate ferns of our region. Bracken ferns can be found nearly worldwide (they are…

Pteridium aquilinum (bracken, brake or common bracken), also known as eagle fern, and Eastern brakenfern, is a species of fern occurring in temperate and subtropical regions in both hemispheres. The extreme lightness of its spores has led to its global distribution. (Source: Wikipedia, '', http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pteridium_aquilinum, CC BY-SA 3.0 . Photo: (c) Ken Potter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ken Potter)

Our stunningly intricate 'Preserved Bracken Fern' in deep Bordeaux is a perfect form of botanical heaven. Its intricate fronds are the ideal find if you're a lover of fine detail and all things that nature has created, it's just been tinted to give it that extra richness in colour and indulgence. Use these ferns on their own in vases, on the exterior of bouquets as a frame/backdrop, for floral installations or mix with pinks, reds, greens and creams. Silvery blues that can be found in our…

Fiddlehead Ferns = pohole = fiddlehead greens = fern. When a fern first emerges from the ground, its uncoiled frond is called a fiddlehead. Edible varieties of fiddleheads include those from the ostrich fern and the less common wood fern. . Fiddleheads from bracken ferns resemble those from ostrich ferns, but are believed to be carcinogenic. Be very careful if you're gathering fiddleheads from the wild. Undercooked ostrich fern fiddleheads also have been linked to some cases of food…

Watercolor Bracken Fern By: LMc

Ferns are scary to paint, and this Hard Fern, Blechum spicant, is no exception. Once the drawing is done, painting the foliage is a doddle, but getting the correct anatomy as you draw up the plant is exhausting (but feels great when you're done, if you like it!)