Bradley's | Spleenwort

( Asplenium bradleyi ) is a rare, small evergreen fern found primarily in the east-central United States. Named after Professor Frank Howe Bradley, who first discovered it in Tennessee in 1871, it typically thrives in the specialized, harsh environment of acidic rock crevices on sandstone or granite cliffs. Key Characteristics & Identification

: Its fronds are relatively small, typically ranging from 4 to 20 cm (about 1.5 to 8 inches) in length. bradley's spleenwort

Due to its very specific habitat requirements and rare occurrence, it is considered a species of special concern in many states. ( Asplenium bradleyi ) is a rare, small

This fern has a fascinating evolutionary history known as . It originated as a hybrid between the Mountain Spleenwort ( A. montanum ) and the Ebony Spleenwort ( A. platyneuron ). Due to its very specific habitat requirements and