Monday, May 17, 2010

Fern Spiral

I love this picture ejvig took on the trail to Fragrance Lake yesterday. I've never seen a fern exhibit this kind of shape, but it seems to be spiraling up to reach the sun. A quick google image search didn't come up with any fern varieties that look anything like this, so I'm at a loss... but it sure is pretty!
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  1. UnknownMay 17, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    It is pretty Lizzi.
    have a great week.
    Costas

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  2. El DeBoeroMay 17, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Fractal Fern. :)

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  3. MagpieMay 17, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Unique and so delicate!! Great eye.

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  4. irinapicturesMay 17, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    The nature never stops surprising us. Great find.

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  5. brattcatMay 17, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    Love the way it spirals up. What a good capture.

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  6. AlMay 17, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    That is a great-looking fern. I've never seen anything like it (not that we have much in the way of ferns where I live).

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  7. Small City ScenesMay 18, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Beautiful image. It is a Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiatum aleuticum) I believe. I have one in a pot but they grow wild too. MB

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  8. lizziviggiMay 18, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Thanks, MB! We decided it was probably a maidenhair after a little more research, too.

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