Description:
Asplenium scolopendrium, also known as the hart's-tongue fern, is a lush evergreen fern with light green, strap-shaped fronds. It grows 12-18 inches tall and thrives in full to light shade, preferring moist, humus-rich soil. This fern is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is known for its unique sori pattern, resembling a myriapod's legs. It is cultivated for its ornamental value and has medicinal uses.
Sources:
- [1] Phyllitis scolopendrium: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [2] Asplenium scolopendrium: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [3] Asplenium scolopendrium - Hart’s Tongue Fern: My Green Obsession. Visit Source
- [4] Asplenium scolopendrium: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [5] Phyllitis scolopendrium: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [6] Asplenium scolopendrium: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [7] Asplenium scolopendrium - Hart’s Tongue Fern: My Green Obsession. Visit Source
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Last Updated August 18, 2025
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My Green Obsession | Asplenium scolopendrium - Hart’s Tongue Fern |
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$12.95 |
Plant Delights | Phyllitis scolopendrium |
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$12.00 |
Plant Delights | Asplenium scolopendrium |
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$7.00 |