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Hart's-tongue fern

Asplenium scolopendrium

Hart's-tongue fern

The story

Across Europe, this distinctive plant has captured the imagination of many cultures, earning names that compare its unique shape to the tongue of a deer. In Germany, it is known as 'Hirschzungenfarn' or 'Hirschzunge', while French speakers call it 'langue de cerf', and Welsh speakers refer to it as 'Tafod yr Hydd'.

Sources: Wikidata

How to use it

The hart's-tongue fern is appreciated for its ornamental value, often used in shaded gardens or as ground cover due to its evergreen nature. Its unique fronds can add texture and interest to landscaping designs, making it a popular choice among gardeners looking to enhance their green spaces.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

About

Asplenium scolopendrium, commonly known as the hart's-tongue fern, is an evergreen fern in the family Aspleniaceae native to the Northern Hemisphere.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA

Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Asplenium scolopendrium
Slug
asplenium-scolopendrium
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Asplenium
Species
scolopendrium
Wikidata QID
Q1130272
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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