Fern's fronds roll up into little balls, unrolling fronds are called fiddleheads or croziers. This unrolling serves several functions: protection, pho

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Fern's fronds roll up into little balls, unrolling fronds are called fiddleheads or croziers. This unrolling serves several functions: protection, photosynthesis, soil or surface penetration, weather sealing.

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