Even with their anti-freeze chemistry, the Christmas ferns are saying, “Enough!” #snowbegone #ferns #fernfans #Christmasfern #endlesswinter

Another momma laying eggs this morning. #nativeplants #stokesaster #christmasfern #flameazalea #leucothoe #rivercooter #turtle

Ugh…found the invasive autumn fern in my forest. Please don’t plant this in your yards. It doesn’t stay in your yard. Plant Christmas fern instead. #invasive #autumnfern #Christmasfern #georgianativeplants

Unusual bi & trifurcated frond tips on Christmas fern.

This very unusual Christmas Tree Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) has bi-& trifurcated frond tips. Common in Eastern NA, moist woodlands. Took a double take on this one.
Anyone else seen one?

#ferns #Christmasfern #Polystichum #frondshape #nature #inaturalist

New video! Featuring the beautiful Christmas Fern. Wish I could post the entire video on here. If you're interested you can check it out on YouTube! #seewhatwecansee #christmasfern #winterplants #winterhiking