One of the most impressive natural wonders of the plant world unfolds in the dense, moist green rainforest of Queensland - the royal fern Angiopteris evecta. This primeval fern species, often referred to as the largest fern in the world, reaches lengths of up to nine metres with its huge, fan-shaped fronds. Its ancestors covered the earth millions of years ago and its original splendour can still be seen today in the tropical valleys of Australia.
The mighty leaves of the giant fern form a protective canopy over the moist forest floor and create a unique microclimate in which countless plants and animals find their habitat. The deep green of the leaves, the play of light and shade and the tropical humidity give this place an almost mystical atmosphere.
A walk through the rainforests of Queensland, where the Angiopteris evecta grows, is like a journey into the earth's past - a silent testimony to the power and endurance of nature. The royal fern symbolises the ancient balance of tropical ecosystems and the unspoiled beauty of Australia.