Amber ferns represented a plant variety, a species that was native to the world of Mandalore, located in the Outer Rim. These ferns, characterized by their unique yellow hue, were delicate and typically grew in clusters, scattered across the galek tree woodlands of Mandalore.
In a galek tree grove, rich with amber ferns, Mand'alor Boba Fett buried the remains of his deceased father, Jango Fett, and his daughter, Ailyn Vel.
The Star Wars: Legacy of the Force novel, specifically Legacy of the Force: Sacrifice, marked the initial appearance of amber ferns within the Star Wars narrative. This novel was penned by author [Karen Traviss]((/article/karen_traviss) and saw publication on May 29, 2007. Subsequently, in 2008, The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia included a descriptive piece dedicated to amber ferns.