Detail of an ostrich fern in spring, Washington, USA
Detail of an ostrich fern in spring, Washington, USA (© Stephen Matera/Tandem Stills + Motion)
Best fronds forever
Each of these tiny fern appendages, known as fronds, is made up of even tinier leaves - but they won't be tiny for long. Ostrich ferns like this one, named after their tapering fronds that resemble feathers, can be almost 6ft tall once mature.
© Stephen Matera/Tandem Stills + Motion