Another sign of spring, fertile field horsetail. The spores will emerge from the tip called the strobolus. Equisetum arvense.

The oval tip, called the strobolus, has hexagonal plates that will separate to expose the spores. There are black tips lower on the plant who's pattern and shape identify the horsetail species.

Interrupted Fern, Claytosmunda claytoniana

Outside gift shop of Mystic Seaport, South Entrance, Mystic, CT, USA

The season has come to a close on this plant. Large specimen. Sori still 'interrupts' the sterile pinna on the stipe.