American parsley fern
Cryptogramma acrostichoides R.Br.
Cryptogramma acrostichoides is a fern species in the Pteridaceae family, subfamily Cryptogrammoideae. It is commonly known as American parsley fern and is native to western North America. This fern typically grows in rocky, sunny mountainous areas.
Description
Cryptogramma acrostichoides, also called American rockbrake, is found in the cracks of rocks across various sunny mountainous habitats in western North America. It was first described in 1823 by R.Br. The species belongs to the genus Cryptogramma and is part of the Pteridaceae family. Its distribution is noted as NO, indicating it is not found in certain regions. The fern is adapted to rocky environments and thrives in exposed, well-drained locations.
Other common names
American parsley fernAmerican rockbrake
Distribution
NO
Synonyms
Cryptogramma crispa subsp. acrostichoidesAllosorus acrostichoidesPhorolobus acrostichoidesAllosorus foveolatusCryptogramma stelleri var. foveolataCryptogramma crispa var. acrostichoidesGymnogramma acrostichoides
