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| − | A '''fern''' is a type of [[plant]]. Unlike [[flowering plant]]s, ferns do not produce [[flower]]s or [[seed]]s. Instead, they reproduce by [[spore]]s. | + | [[Image:SsFb.gif|A computer generated image of a fern leaf.|right|thumb]] |
| + | A '''fern''' is a type of [[plant]]. Unlike [[flowering plant]]s, ferns do not produce [[flower]]s or [[seed]]s. Instead, they reproduce by [[spore]]s. The fern plan is generally inedible to humans, but some produce fiddleheads which are sometimes cooked and eaten plain or in soups. | ||
| − | Fern [[ | + | Fern [[leaves]] are called fronds and in many [[baraminology|kinds]] of ferns are finely divided. |
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Latest revision as of 04:02, May 6, 2016
A fern is a type of plant. Unlike flowering plants, ferns do not produce flowers or seeds. Instead, they reproduce by spores. The fern plan is generally inedible to humans, but some produce fiddleheads which are sometimes cooked and eaten plain or in soups.
Fern leaves are called fronds and in many kinds of ferns are finely divided.