Asplenium ruta-muraria Wall-rue CC D N
One of the commonest Asplenium species, it is found growing from cracks in mortar on walls or from crevices in rocks in town or in the country throughout the British Isles. This one was found next to other common species: Asplenium trichomanes (Maidenhair Spleenwort), and Asplenium adiantum-nigrum (Black Spleenwort) see large image below.
Cushendun Warren wall, Northern Ireland, 19th August 2006
Added on 12th 2004, updated October 16th 2008, updated Feb 28th 2010