Ancient Bracken Ferns

Every year they pop up in my garden unbidden.

Alone, they are gangly and peculiar looking though they’re interesting to watch unfurl.

In mass, they look fine and I leave them alone where they fill in shady areas next to our driveway.

Bracken ferns are some of the oldest plants in the world and live on all continents except Antarctica. (I only learned their name today while researching for this post.)

Though not toxic to humans, they are toxic to grazing animals.

So I don’t feel bad for pulling them out, unlike the Sword Fern which I welcome in my garden.

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~ Susanne