Lady ferns
The lady ferns (genus Athyrium) are a group of hardy, widely distributed ferns, most of which do particularly well in damp, shady areas. Several species within the genus, most notably the Common Lady Fern (A. filix-femina), are cultivated as ornamentals, either indoors or in the garden. Many species within this genus grow "fiddleheads," new shoots that form spiraling shapes.