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limestone spleenwort
Scientific Name: Asplenium verecundum
Family: Aspleniaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (delicate spleenwort)
Limestone Spleenwort and its Relatives
The text discusses various members of the Asplenium genus, commonly known as spleenworts. These ferns are often associated with limestone habitats.
Considerations for Pets
- Some spleenworts are small and could potentially be ingested by pets.
Considerations for Children
- Some spleenworts are small and could potentially be ingested by young children.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Mentions several species, including Asplenium verecundum, Asplenium myriophyllum, Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium adiantum-nigrum, Asplenium dentatum, Asplenium platyneuron, Asplenium pumilum, Asplenium marinum, and Asplenium X biscayneanum.
- Common Names: Limestone Spleenwort, Maidenhair Spleenwort, Green Spleenwort, Wall-rue Spleenwort, Carolina Spleenwort, Wagner's Spleenwort, Morzenti's Spleenwort, Black Spleenwort, Cutleaf Spleenwort, Triangle Spleenwort, Hairy Spleenwort, Ebony Spleenwort, Biscayne Spleenwort, and Sea Spleenwort.
- Family: Aspleniaceae (Spleenwort Family)
- Synonyms: The text mentions Asplenium trichomanes ssp. quadrivalens as a subspecies.
Distribution and Habitat
- These ferns are frequently found growing on limestone, including limestone pavements, cliffs, outcrops, boulders, and screes.
- Specific locations mentioned include the Yorkshire Dales, Mendip nature reserves, Malham Cove (UK), Burren (Ireland), northern hardwoods of North America, and the Niagaran Escarpment region.
- They can also grow on mortar in walls, particularly in areas with limestone.
Morphological Characteristics
- Asplenium trichomanes (Maidenhair Spleenwort) is described as a small fern.
- The Cutleaf Spleenwort (Asplenium species) has small or absent lobes and a furrowed petiole.
- The text notes that Asplenium species typically grow in clusters or tufts.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions that Green Spleenwort grows in sheltered locations where adders and golden-ringed dragonflies are also found.
Further Information
- Discover Life's page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Asplenium myriophyllum.
- The Fern Lover's Companion by George Henry Tilton is mentioned as a resource.
- Reference is made to malhamdale.com for information on Malham Cove.