Detail of an ostrich fern in spring, Washington state
Detail of an ostrich fern in spring, Washington state (© 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 for their tapering fronds that resemble feathery ostrich plumes, can be almost 6 feet tall once mature.
© Stephen Matera/Tandem Stills + Motion