Kamal Pimoli/Srinagar Garhwal: Many such plants are found in the Himalayas, which contribute significantly in controlling the climate. Many types of medicinal properties are also found in them, which provide relief in many diseases. One such plant is Boston Fern. (Boston Fern) is a plant of the fern species. Which is also known as Boston fern or fish fern. While this simple looking plant maintains moisture in the forest, it also provides pure air by cleaning xylene and toluene from the air. It can also be planted in the garden around the house.
Environmentalist Dev Raghavendra Badri, who is working on the concept of mixed forest, says that there are tubers attached to the roots below the Boston fern. It is an evergreen plant. There is always greenery in it.
Tuber stores water
It is said that the tuber below it stores rain water inside itself and releases it slowly. Due to which the surrounding climate remains cool and the environment of the forest remains favorable. It is said that the use of this type of fern is necessary to promote micro climate. This plant is also used for decoration
Provides relief from stomach heat
Dev Raghavendra Chaudhary says that this plant is also full of medicinal properties. Its tuber can also be taken as medicine. It is effective in removing stomach heat. It is said that it can be used directly after washing it thoroughly. People in rural areas have been using it since ancient times. Water is stored inside the tubers of Boston Fern i.e. small fruits growing on the roots, it can also be drunk.
Boston fern can become a barrier to forest fire
It is said that incidents of forest fire are common in the forests of Uttarakhand, hence this plant can prove to be effective in controlling forest fire. Because it is a fast spreading evergreen green plant. Which keeps water stored inside itself. In such a situation, it can act as a barrier to divert or stop ground fires in the forests of Uttarakhand. Boston fern does not require much soil to grow. It grows only in the upper layer of the soil.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: May 13, 2024, 11:49 IST
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