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

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

To the contrary, we found that in many types of ferns – one of the oldest groups of plants on Earth – evolution of reproductive strategies has been a two-way street, with plants at times evolving ...

When it comes to learning how to overwinter ferns, it's a simple task. If you already know how to overwinter a garden, this ...

Button fern is a compact, low-maintenance type of fern native to Australia and New Zealand. This plant is known for its ...

To the contrary, we found that in many types of ferns—one of the oldest groups of plants on Earth—evolution of reproductive strategies has been a two-way street, with plants at times evolving ...

With winter turning much of our current nature scenes brown, there is green to be seen on the ground under many bare ...

As the world undergoes rapid change due to anthropogenic carbon emissions, scientists will need to know what plants have the ability to adapt and what plants that are too specialized to survive. But ...

The understory of our forests is graced with lots of ferns in a variety of shapes and sizes. Ferns (along with trees and wildflowers) are classified as vascular plants, meaning that they all have ...

Keeping these delicate plants happy can be pretty tricky. Here’s how to give your asparagus fern everything it needs to thrive. Asparagus ferns may be best known for their airy, delicate foliage ...

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