Pteridomania | When Fern Frenzy Swept the UK
It’s the mid-1800s and pteridomania – or fern frenzy – is the new big craze. Across the UK, plant enthusiasts are heading into the countryside to pick all the prized specimens they can find. And fern fans far and wide are avidly creating collections and displays of the leafy green plants to show off. Uncover the truth…
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