Family: Pteridaceae
Author: (L.) R.Br.
Bibliography: J.Franklin, Narr. Journey Polar Sea: 767 (1823)
Year: 1823
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Cryptogramma
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: Europe to W. Siberia and Iran, Korea, Sakhalin to Japan (Hokkaido, N. Honshu)
Description
The Parsley Fern, scientifically known as Cryptogramma crispa, is a widespread and distinctive member of the Pteridaceae family. Notably recognized for its finely divided, parsley-like fronds, this fern is prevalent across a diverse range of regions, spanning from Europe to Western Siberia, and extending its habitat to Iran. It is also found in parts of East Asia, including Korea, the island of Sakhalin, and Japan (specifically Hokkaido and Northern Honshu).
First described by the notable botanist Robert Brown, following Linnaeus’s initial classification, Cryptogramma crispa was documented in J. Franklin’s “Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea” in 1823. This fern exhibits a unique adaptability to various climatic conditions, thriving in rocky, mountainous terrains where it often inhabits crevices and ledges, flourishing at higher elevations where other plant life may be sparse.
Its fronds, resembling those of garden parsley, not only provide it with a distinctive appearance but also enable it to perform efficient photosynthesis in its often shaded, cool environments. Its aesthetic appeal and resilience make it an interesting subject of study among botanists and a charming addition to rock gardens and naturalistic landscapes within its native regions.
In summary, the Parsley Fern (Cryptogramma crispa) serves as a fascinating example of plant adaptation and diversity, firmly establishing its presence from the temperate zones of Europe to the varied climates of Northeast Asia.
Common Names
Deu: krauser rollfarn
Pol: zmienka górska
Eng: parsley fern
Sme: goabbatlasta
Swe: krusbräken
Cym: adain-redynen y chwarelau, rhedyn perllys, rhedyn persli, rhedynen bersli
En: Parsley fern, Mountain parsley
Bg: Къдрава криптограма
Cs: Jinořadec kadeřavý
Nl: Gekroesde rolvaren
Fi: Liesu, Kähäräliesu
De: Krauser Rollfarn
Is: Hlíðaburkni
Ga: Raithneach chas
Se: Goabbatlasta
No: Hestespreng
Pl: Zmienka górska
Ru: Криптограмма курчавая
Sv: Krusbräken
Cy: Rhedynen bersli, Adain-Redynen y Chwarelau, Rhedyn Perllys, Rhedyn Persli
Synonyms
- Stegania onocleoides var. crispa ((L.) Gray)
- Acrostichum crispum ((L.) Vill.)
- Cryptogramma crispa var. japonica (Miyabe & Kudô)
- Osmunda rupestris (Salisb.)
- Osmunda crispa (L.)
- Cryptogramma crispa f. americana (Hook.)
- Cryptogramma crispa var. typica (Fernald)
- Stegania onocleoides (Gray)
- Struthiopteris crispa ((L.) Wallr.)
- Pteris crispa ((L.) All.)
- Allosorus crispus ((L.) Bernh.)
- Blechnum crispum ((L.) Hartm.)
- Onoclea crispa ((L.) Hoffm.)
- Phorolobus crispus ((L.) Desv.)
Distribution
- Albania (native)
- Austria (native)
- Belgium (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Corse (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- Finland (native)
- France (native)
- Føroyar (native)
- Germany (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Iceland (native)
- Iran (native)
- Ireland (native)
- Italy (native)
- Japan (native)
- Korea (native)
- Kuril Is. (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- North European Russi (native)
- Norway (native)
- Poland (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Sakhalin (native)
- Spain (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
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Leaf
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Bark
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Fruit
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Habit
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Flower
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/8386948)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17070940-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Cryptogramma crispa (L.) R. Br. ex Hook.)