This collection of ferns is growing on a moist rock face on the East Fork of the Lewis River in Southwest Washington.
The pictures, below, taken in early Spring (4/17/2011) shows what the fronds look like before they are fully unfurled.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum pedatum
Historically, Maidenhair Fern has been used in basketry and also for medicinal purposes.
This collection of ferns is growing on a moist rock face on the East Fork of the Lewis River in Southwest Washington.
The pictures, below, taken in early Spring (4/17/2011) shows what the fronds look like before they are fully unfurled.
This collection of ferns is growing on a moist rock face on the East Fork of the Lewis River in Southwest Washington.
The pictures, below, taken in early Spring (4/17/2011) shows what the fronds look like before they are fully unfurled.
Hi Doug
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You should definitely publish a book with these beautiful photos.
Thank you for the kind words.
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