bracken fern

Woodland floor plant

Bracken fern is a large, coarse fern that grows in open woodlands and on hillsides worldwide, often forming dense colonies.

Its triangular fronds can reach several feet tall.

Bracken spreads aggressively through underground rhizomes and is considered invasive in many regions.

The young fiddleheads are eaten in some cultures, though the plant contains carcinogens.

Opposites

plant growth form

bracken fernoak tree

Large deciduous hardwood

ecological behavior

Rare leafless epiphytic flower

reproductive strategy

Seed-in-fruit producer

Family