Description
Asplenium speluncae (also called Cave Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Europe and North America. It is a small, evergreen fern with long, narrow, lance-shaped fronds that are typically green in color. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, and is often found growing on rocks and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium speluncae is used as a ground cover in gardens, as a source of food for birds, and as a source of fiber for weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium speluncae has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.
Where to Find Asplenium speluncae
Asplenium speluncae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.