The Christmas fern is aptly named, this very green sample nestled in the leaf litter in the back. In the cold of Winter, eyes seek any type of color in the landscape and this native North American fern pops sitting among the grey, rotting leaves. Unlike the larger and more showy natives like the royal fern and the tasty ostrich fern, which have long since disappeared, this low-lying plant stands out against a barren vista. Spotting its shiny green leaves brightens my day. But like other ferns it too will die down (in the Spring) to be replaced by new fronds as the days warm.
Merry Christmas!
