THESE are fiddlehead ferns, known in Malay as pucuk paku and, in Cantonese, paku choy. The English name comes from the resemblance to the coiled tops of fiddles or violins. Essentially ...
Whether they’re growing in a forest or being sold at a farmers market, fiddlehead ferns are natural head-turners. While their visual appeal can be chalked up to their novelty — bright green ...
John River Valley by following the clearly marked (look for the green and white signs) Fiddlehead Scenic Drive, named for the ubiquitous ferns growing along the streams and rivers here in spring.