Fern section that is backlit. Fern is a member of around 10,560 extant species. It is a vascular plant that reproduces by spores - no seeds or flowers. It existed in the Mesozoic era, 360 million years ago; far earlier than dinosaurs.

Stock photo: Fern section that is backlit. Fern is a member of around 10,560 extant species. It is a vascular plant that reproduces by spores - no seeds or flowers. It existed in the Mesozoic era, 360 million years ago; far earlier than dinosaurs. was taken by unswbot .