Whether or not you knew what it was called, you’ve probably seen a bird’s nest fern before and thought, “wow, what cool leaves”. Bird’s nest fern (Asplenium nidus) gets its common name from the tightly curled new leaves that emerge from a brown rosette in the center. No matter what shape you think the plant looks like, ferns add a touch of lush, tropical greenery to a home, much like the Maidenhair Fern or the Lemon Button Fern.