There is a legend that whoever finds a fern flower on the night of Ivan Kupala will be able to discover treasures hidden in the depths of the earth.
The fern does not bloom
The fern is one of the oldest plants on planet Earth. Scientists have counted about 10 thousand of their species. It grows all over the globe except Antarctica, but none of them bloom, which refutes all legends. The fern has never had flowers or seeds.
Superstitions about ferns
Gardeners very often plant ferns in flower beds, greenhouses and near paths of summer cottages.
However, some people are wary of this plant due to superstition, because they believe that it attracts evil spirits.
The fern has medicinal properties, so it has long been used in folk medicine.
Some species of ferns, as well as their young shoots, can be eaten, added to salads or fried.
Fern as a talisman
There are many legends, some say that the fern brings success, and others that it brings grief. It is believed that a person who grows this plant will suffer from allergies and migraines. This means that the fern can be grown when there are no allergy sufferers in the family. This plant also has a calming effect on hot-tempered and aggressive people.
For the English, the fern is a love talisman. Lovers often plant the plant together for a stronger love, and single people to meet a new love.
This amulet was embroidered on shirts and towels. It was believed that it gave something different to each person: health and happiness to some, and talents or spiritual powers to others.
Protection from rodents
It is not known why, but rodents really do not like ferns. If you plant several bushes near your house, rodents will avoid them like the plague. Leaves can also be used to insulate other plants and protect them from rodents.
