Where fern plants grow in a prairie?

Fern plants typically grow in shaded or semi-shaded areas of a prairie, often in moist, low-lying spots where the soil retains more moisture. They can be found near the edges of woodlands, in pockets of trees, or along streams and wetlands within the prairie ecosystem. While ferns are not dominant in open prairie habitats, they thrive in microhabitats that provide the right conditions for their growth.