Spores are not, as is commonly believed, the fern's equivalent of seed, but are comparable with the pollen grains of a flowering plant. The
adult fern as we know it is asexual =96 neuter =96 and produces clusters of=
sporangia which contain the spores on the backs of their fronds =96 or
leaves=85.
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Philip
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Spores are not, as is commonly believed, the fern's equivalent of seed, but are comparable with the pollen grains of a flowering plant. The
adult fern as we know it is asexual =96 neuter =96 and produces clusters of=
sporangia which contain the spores on the backs of their fronds =96 or
leaves=85.
http://www.gardenmesse= nger.blogspot.com/
Extract from today's GardenMessenger Blog
Philip
GardenMessenger
=20=20=20
