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