seen on a stone wall in town.
This plant is Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes), a small, evergreen fern often found growing in rock crevices or on old stone walls.It is characterized by its narrow, dark-green fronds with small, rounded leaflets arranged in pairs along a distinct blackish stem.The fern thrives in calcareous (lime-rich) habitats, specifically in cracks in rocks or cliff faces.It forms dense, rosette-like tufts that can reach up to 30 cm in length.
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It is quite spectacular isn’t it?
ReplyDeleteVery cool.
ReplyDeletePretty plant and photos. Take care, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDelete...the Maidenhair Spleenwort is indeed Mother Nature's artwork.
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ReplyDeleteLooks nice.
Regards from Patricia.
Wonderful to view Bill. Must be a bit rare to see,
ReplyDeleteExcellent term, natural wall art!
ReplyDeleteThe Star-Fish Of The Rock Land There Mr Bill - Thanx A Million For Capturing This Gem
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What a great plant! It's like a green octopus. Happy Midsummer!
ReplyDeleteThat's a tough plant to grow in rock crevices even if they are line rich. Thanks for the information and lovely photos.
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It loos very healthy and happy, Bill. It reminds me of an octopus too. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a unique and beautiful plant, Bill!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and unique plant it is.
ReplyDeleteResilient!! : )
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteInteressant, ich glaube ich habe das schon einmal wo gesehen. LG aus Wien
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how tough some plants are and the conditions they can thrive in? Happy weekend, Bill- Diana
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed and excited to see foliage growing out of rocks. A wonderful capture!
ReplyDeleteWow what a cool plant that is.
ReplyDeletei'm sure my late grandmother had one of these ferns in her house in a pot.
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