Rusty back
Asplenium officinarum
Family: Aspleniaceae
What it is like
A small fern. It grows 12 cm tall. The fronds are 5-8 cm long by 1-1.6 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Europe, Ireland, Italy, Mediterranean, Spain, Switzerland
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, fronds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Doradilla, Raithneach rua
Synonyms
Asplenium ceterach L.;