Asplenium Pinnatifidum -

( Asplenium rhizophyllum ): Contributes the long, tapering frond tips.

: Its fronds narrow into a long, slender point, a trait inherited from the Walking Fern. asplenium pinnatifidum

: It remains green year-round, making it easier to spot on rocky outcrops during the winter months. ( Asplenium rhizophyllum ): Contributes the long, tapering

Because it possesses a double set of chromosomes from both parents, it can reproduce on its own and is considered a true, distinct species rather than just a one-off cross. Identification Features Because it possesses a double set of chromosomes

Unlike many hybrids that are sterile, Asplenium pinnatifidum is a fertile . It originated from a natural cross between two other ferns:

( Asplenium montanum ): Contributes the deeply lobed leaf structure.

: Unlike the Walking Fern, which has smooth-edged (entire) leaves, the Lobed Spleenwort has distinct lobes along the entire length of its frond.