1, fern

Nephropteris is an epiphytic or native fern, which grows vertically as a whole, and the stems and leaves with thick iron wires at the lower part are creeping and unbranched. Nephropterygium wilfordii grows in the south China mountain forest area of China, and likes warm and humid environment. Besides ornamental function, it is also a traditional Chinese medicine.

2. Adiantum

Adiantum, also known as "girl's hair", is named after its slender stems and leaves, which are brown and shaped like a girl's hair. In China, Adiantum is mainly distributed in Taiwan Province, Fujian and Guangdong. Adiantum likes humid environment and often grows by flowing streams. Besides ornamental value, it can also be used as medicine, which has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, relieving cough and asthma.

3. spiny

Alsophila spinulosa is also called "snake wood" and has the title of "king of ferns". Unlike small creeping ferns, Alsophila spinulosa is the only woody fern that can grow into a big tree, which is very precious. Alsophila spinulosa is common in Tibet, Guizhou, Chishui and southern China, and has high research value.

4. Antlers fern

Antlers fern is produced in Yunnan, China, and its leaves are like open antlers, so it can be used as a potted plant for family farming. Deer fern avoids direct sunlight, and is usually cultivated indoors with scattered light. It needs to be watered more every day to keep the soil moist, and at the same time, the air humidity should be above 80%.

5. Athyrium Emei

Athyrium Emei is distributed in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places in China. Athyrium Emei grows in crevices by streams or on the trunks of damp ancient trees, which has high ornamental value. It is propagated by asexual reproduction and spore reproduction, and is usually harvested in summer and autumn, and can be eaten after washing.

6. Pteris truncatum

Pteris truncatum usually grows in Guizhou and Guangxi with high altitude and has certain ornamental value. Dryopteris truncatum can be used as a whole plant medicine, which has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, stopping bleeding and eliminating swelling, and is often used to treat traumatic injuries, traumatic bleeding and other diseases.

7. Dryopteris pubescens

Dryopteris usually grows in tropical and subtropical regions, in China. Mainly distributed in Taiwan Province, Fujian, Hainan and other regions. There are many ferns in the genus Dryopteris, including Dryopteris constricta, Dryopteris acuminata, Dryopteris acutissima, Dryopteris acutissima and so on. The whole plant of Dryopteris pubescens can be used as medicine, which has the functions of expelling wind and removing dampness. The function of relaxing tendons and activating collaterals.

8. Pteris Pteris

Pteris Pteris has a short and thick rhizome, which grows upright, and its leaves have serrated edges. The young leaves of Pteris Pteris are edible, which have certain ornamental value as potted plants and can be used to decorate desks and balconies. In addition, the whole plant of Pteris Pteris can be used for medicine, and people often use it to treat dysentery and stop diarrhea.

9. Water fern

Water fern is a succulent aquatic fern with soft stems, leaves and roots, which is widely distributed in various regions of China. The tender leaves of Pteris aquatica are green and juicy, which can be eaten as cough-relieving and delicious dishes. At the same time, Pteris aquatica can be used as medicine, and its stems and leaves can promote blood circulation and detoxify, and can treat traumatic injuries and other diseases.

10, nest fern

The leaves of nest fern are green all the year round, and they gather together in a bird's nest shape, which has high ornamental value and is a famous epiphytic foliage plant. In daily life, people often use nest fern to make hanging pots for viewing. In addition, bird nest fern can also be eaten, which is rich in nutrients such as protein and vitamins, similar to vegetables such as rape and celery.