Ohio's rare climbing fern stays green all winter

Discover the climbing fern, a rare and unique Ohio plant that stays green through winter. Learn where to find this botanical marvel in southern Ohio.

Pushing the right buttons: Fern guides its embryo's sense of up and down

Passing on fundamental life lessons from parent to offspring is not unique to humans and animals. Ferns do it too. Not with words, but through pressure. By applying force at precisely the right ...
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What’s on my tree? Resurrection fern revives to a lush green after rainfall

When dry weather hits, resurrection fern shrivels up to reduce its surface area and goes dormant. Special proteins called ...
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Where to Place a Boston Fern for Grounding and Healing Energy, According to Feng Shui Experts

Discover where to place a Boston fern, according to Feng Shui experts. They reveal what this plant represents and how to harness its energy in the home.
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How one fern can soak up so much arsenic – and not die

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Arsenic-contaminated soil and groundwater pose risks to millions of Americans and hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Cleaning up the toxic metal is a laborious and ...