Scale Fern (Asplenium ceterach)

Family: Polypodiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Asplenium ceterach is a FERN growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. The seeds ripen from April to October. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Limestone rocks and mortared walls. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)