Bracken fern, particularly the species Pteridium aquilinum, has garnered significant attention due to its toxic properties, primarily attributed to a compound called ptaquiloside. This naturally ...

This means the fern can wait until conditions improve before it sends up new rhizome stems and fronds. Bracken fern, which you might see in a range of habitats across the globe, grows in this way.

Bracken Fern: A type of fern that contains compounds known to suppress the immune system and is associated with increased cancer risk in livestock. Transcriptionally Active: Refers to the state of ...