Male fern #25179

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 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 WonderBubbles's Atrium.

Aug 3, 2011, 11:37:01 AM
Finally full grown.

Jul 30, 2011, 1:37:02 PM
It began to sprout.

Jul 26, 2011, 2:45:53 PM
Taken by WonderBubbles.

Jul 22, 2011, 6:12:47 PM
Taken by SnowPlow.