Intro to Ferns and Lycophytes

Explore these two beautiful and intriguing groups of herbaceous plants. NYBG's Director of the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium Dr. Emily Sessa will take you through the basic aspects of ferns and lycophytes. Gain an understanding of their form and features, life cycle, as well as how to identify local native species and grow them successfully. Weather permitting, you'll apply what you've learned in the classroom as you walk the Garden grounds to practice keying and ID'ing ferns.