painting of a maidenhair fern

My painting of a maidenhair fern.

Even though this didn't grow on my site, I wanted to paint a pic of it. I wanted to paint the roots to show that they are as much of a part of the plant as the green floral part. The maidenhair fern is a genus of about 200 species of ferns. Some times it is referred to having it's own family. The name of it's genus Vittariodeae comes from the Greek word meaning "not wetting," for it's ability to shed water without becoming wet.
This type grows in gardens with some shading, Excellent for native beds. It can also be grown indoors. And makes excellent terrariums.