Polypody fern

This small fern often grows as an epiphyte on trees around here. It's not parasitic but just absorbs moisture that gathers on the bark in moss. It gives the stark winter trees an interesting colour and texture.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

nice capture - they do look nice growing up the trunk like that :)

[Shepherdman]

Fascinating image

[Ann Williams]

How unusual - I've never seen this before.

[Bep]

Never seen a fern growing on trees. Interesting.

[Rick]

See if a lot around here. Cool capture.

[Diana]

so beautiful and unusual, lovely shot.