'Ama'u ferns sprouting from a crack in lava rock, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii (© Frans Lanting Studio/Alamy)
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- With any luck, these shoots will grow up into...""Something more recognizable
- Need shade and humidity to thrive?""Why not live in the shadow of a tropical volcano?
- Some relatives of this plant are considered epicurean delights.""Early spring is the time to find them
- The volcanoes in this region spew lava frequently, and being close to the island shore...""Gives boaters a chance to witness the molten rock as it pours into the sea
