Description
Asplenium hemionitis (also called rock spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 8 inches long. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as mountain forests, ravines, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium hemionitis is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to help control erosion and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium hemionitis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and round.