Bracken is one of the oldest ferns, with fossil records from the Eocene period 55 million years old having been found. The plant sends up large, triangular fronds from a wide-creeping …

Hardy and vigorous, Pteridium aquilinum (Bracken Fern) is a deciduous, rhizomatous fern with large triangular fronds, up to 3 ft. long (90 cm), arising directly from a deep underground rhizome.

Bracken fern grows on burned-over areas, in woodlands and other shaded places, and on hillsides, open pastures, and ranges in sandy on gravelly soils. The plant starts growth in the …

bracken, (Pteridium aquilinum), widely distributed fern (family Dennstaedtiaceae), found throughout the world in temperate and tropical regions. The fronds are used as thatching for …

Bracken ferns are easy to identify with their tapered, triangular fronds. They grow to an average height of around 3 feet but can grow as tall as seven feet. Their spread ranges from three to …

Discover 30 fascinating facts about Bracken fern, from its unique growth patterns to its historical uses and ecological impact.

Bracken fern is composed of two subspecies with 12 varieties. Two varieties are native to Missouri (var. latiusculum and var. pseudocaudatum) where plants are primarily found in the …

Bracken is a perennial fern that grows from thick, dark, long-creeping rhizomes, often forming colonies. Single leaves arise at intervals from the rhizomes (leaves are not in clusters). Leaf …

Bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) is a widespread and resilient plant found across diverse global landscapes. Its common presence often leads to questions about its nature and potential …

Brackens are large ferns with much-divided, rather thick leaves. The large upright and then drooping fronds reach about 2 m in length and may grow in extensive pure stands. These …