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fern
fern Non-flowering plant. Ferns grow mainly in warm, moist areas; there are
c.10,000 species. The best-known genus Pteridium (
bracken) grows on moorland and in open woodland. Ferns are characterized by two generations: the conspicuous
sporophyte, which possesses leafy fronds, stems,
rhizomes and roots, and reproduces by minute
spores usually clustered on the leaves; and the inconspicuous
gametophyte, which resembles moss and produces sperm and ova. Phylum Filicinophyta. See also
alternation of generations
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 "Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)")
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Ferns have soothing garden presence.(Home & Garden)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 4/13/2003; 700+ words
; ...According to the American Fern Society, there are...000 named species of ferns in the world today...green Leather Wood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis...Pulmonaria majesty. After ferns are selected, turn...Interrupted Fern or Royal Fern. All will tolerate...steady moisture. Ferns ...
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Ferns spot in the shade dates back through the ages.(Home Garden)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 7/13/2008; 700+ words
; ...afternoon sun. Autumn ferns The colorful fronds of autumn fern or dryopteris erythrosora...established, autumn ferns are drought tolerant. Brilliance autumn fern, called dryopteris...woods, Goldies fern, or dryopteris...one of the tallest ferns for a sheltered...
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 "Post-Tribune (IN)")
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Ferns add simple green beauty to yards
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 8/31/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...by the rest of us. Fern aficionados are quick to look at the back of a fern leaf to distinguish it...sori. Leaves of many ferns come rolled up in a shape...are a few big, bushy ferns for home landscaping...Cristatum" -- Crested Lady Fern (4 feet, Zone 6...
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 "The Capital Times (Madison, WI)")
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FERNS A DELICATE-LOOKING PLANT THAT CAN DEFY ADVERSE CONDITIONS.(LIFESTYLE)(ARTFUL SHOPPER)(Column)
Newspaper article from: The Capital Times (Madison, WI); 7/9/2005; 700+ words
; ...But my favorite ferns seem to be taking...in stride. My top fern for dealing with challenging...statement for a large fern - especially when...Ostrich or Sensitive ferns. It is also growing...are the fancy "Lady ferns" - Lattice Lady or the Victoria Lady fern (Athyrium felix...
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 "Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA)")
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FETCHING FERNS: IT'S EASY TO BE FOND OF THESE FRONDS.(Life and Arts)(NORTHWEST GARDENS)
Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA); 5/29/2003; 700+ words
; ...mostly evergreen ferns with glossy, dark...The Japanese tassel fern grows to about 3 feet...glylcyrrhiza, the licorice fern. Both of these ferns travel - increasing...growth. Herbaceous ferns, such as the painted fern, can be cut back entirely...
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Ferns for flowing fronds
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 12/13/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...orchids or other ferns. It may be of interest to note that our fern flora is one of...outstanding epiphytic ferns are the large "Bird's Nest Fern" or Asplenium nidus...the Bird's Nest Fern. The "nest" can...big (in mature ferns) and may retain...
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 "Daily Press (Newport News, VA)")
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Fantastic ferns.
Newspaper article from: Daily Press (Newport News, VA); 7/20/2006; 700+ words
; ...to name his favorite ferns, but Autumn fern ranks among the five...according to the American Fern Society (amerfernsoc.org). WHY USE FERNS? They tolerate shade...the native netted chain fern. WHAT DO FERNS NEED? Moist, well...
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 "Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)")
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FEATHERY FERNS ARE A PERFECT BACKDROP.(AT HOME)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 4/5/1998; 700+ words
; ...stick fronds. Both ostrich fern and cinnamon fern are great foundation plants. Maidenhair ferns (Adiantum pedatum) are...book on the subject is ``Ferns for American Gardens'' by John Mickel, curator of the fern garden at the New York Botanical...
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When ferns get in trouble.
Magazine article from: Sunset; 2/1/1987; 700+ words
; ...to trim off Boston ferns' leafless, stringy runners. Even if your fern doesn't respond...disaster. Hare's foot fern (Polypodium aureum...humidity than most other ferns. Likes bright light...Button(roundleaf) fern Photo: Variegated cretanbrake Photo: "Ferns aren't my forte...
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FERNS: THE OLDEST OF LAND PLANTS
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 2/2/1997; 700+ words
; ...nutrients. And so the fern was born. Ferns, or tracheophytes, were...under shade trees. Hardy ferns are perennials that will...astilbes, which grow in a fern-like projection, offer...complements the deep green of ferns. Can you grow ferns from...
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Ferns
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...have stems with vascular systems. However, there are two principal differences between ferns and fern allies. First, unlike the ferns, the leaves of fern allies, known technically as microphylls, are small scale-like structures with a single...
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fern
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...North American woodland ferns include the Christmas fern ( Polystichum acrostichoides...of the mostly tropical fern epiphytes . Some ferns of other families are aquatic...superstitions have arisen about ferns. The mythical "fern seeds," believed to be...
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Fernández, Mary Joe: 1971—: Tennis Player, Television Sports Analyst
Book article from: Contemporary Hispanic Biography
Mary Joe Fern á ndez: 1971 — : Tennis player, television sports analyst Mary Joe Fern á ndez is an American Olympic tennis...of a tournament. Throughout her career Fern á ndez won seven singles titles...
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FernÁndez, Lisa
Book article from: Notable Sports Figures
Lisa Fern á ndez 1971- American softball player P itcher Lisa Fern á ndez is widely thought to be the best softball...international play since joining the national team in 1990, Fern á ndez is also a solid third baseman and a...
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Fernández, Emilio "El Indio": 1904-1986: Film Director
Book article from: Contemporary Hispanic Biography
Emilio "El Indio" Fern á ndez: 1904-1986: Film director Emilio "El Indio" Fern á ndez has been called the father of...wrote Carl J. Mora in Mexican Cinema, "Fern á ndez was to be the founder of a 'Mexican...
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