close up of leaf of curled italian parsley
close up of leaf of curled italian parsley

Crested Lady Fern

Athyrium filix-femina
Dryopteridaceae

Growth Habit

Fern

Description

A dwarf form with densely congested, crested pinnae, and a large terminal crest; partially fertile (DS 148).One of the boldest forms of the lady fern, with thick stems and wide fronds, to 12" tall. Closely crowded,crested pinnae, with each frond tip crested (DS 146).

Source of plant

Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, growth habit, notable texture