The painting above, evidence of the great appreciation of ferns,was provided by Brookfield Ferns.
Ferns are extremely important seedless tracheophytes.
Of all the seedless vascular plants, they are the most diverse, with over 150 genera and over 12,000 species. In the Florida area alone, there are about 24 genera and 100 species of this remarkable plant. Ferns vary greatly, ranging from small specimens less than a centimeter, to giant ferns found in the tropical rainforests. These plants are represented not only in the tropics, but also in temperate forests. To see some uses of ferns, look at Ferns of New Guinea .