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History of the Lady Fern Plant and Me The Lady Fern, scientifically known as *Athyrium filix-femina*, has mesmerized me with its form and beauty throughout my life in the Pacific Northwest. Forest floors filled with ferns have given me comfort with their ancient living adaptations, reminding me that my life is a mere blink in time in comparison to theirs. **Taxonomy**: The genus name *Athyrium* is derived from the Greek word "athyr," meaning "to open," which refers to the