( 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
: Research suggests that Bradley’s spleenwort has actually "formed" multiple times in different locations from independent hybridization events between its parent species. Habitat and Distribution bradley's spleenwort
: On the underside of mature fronds, you can find small, rusty-brown clusters called sori, which produce spores between June and December. Unique Hybrid Origins ( Asplenium bradleyi ) is a rare, small
Due to its very specific habitat requirements and rare occurrence, it is considered a species of special concern in many states. Habitat and Distribution : On the underside of
Bradley's spleenwort is a tufted perennial fern that grows in tight clusters. To identify it, look for these specific features:
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