Bird's nest fern Herbaceous Perennial The stems spread along the

The stems spread along the ground and then extend up at the tips

These are suitable for replacing lettuce in your salad bowl and adding some nutritious greens to soups

Externally it is used to heal burns

with a filter on the end to stop leaves

During the Edo period the yellow sap was effectively used in the external treatment of smallpox

Bird's nest fern Herbaceous Perennial The stems spread along theNative to tropical regions of Asia and Africa, the bird's nest fern is probably one of easiest ferns to care for, but it's by no means a walk in the park. Capable of being a lush statement piece inside the home, the bird's nest fern, or Asplenium nidus, features spear shaped, apple green leaves with wavy margins and a nest of delicate young fronds (or leaves) at the center. With the best care possible, the shiny leaves on a bird's nest fern can reach