Splinter Hill Bog: Ferns!

Bracken and pine in a recently-burned section of the bog tract.

I've saved a post about the ferns of Splinter Hill Bog for last! We saw several species on our trip, in various stages of early spring loveliness. The common species included Osmundastrum cinnamomeum (cinnamon fern), Osmunda regalis (royal fern), Woodwardia virginica (Virginia chain fern), and of course the ubiquitous Pteridium aquilinum (bracken fern).

Woodwardia virginica

Woodwardia virginica

Pteridium aquilinum

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Osmunda regalis

Osmunda regalis

Osmunda regalis