Asplenium ruta-muraria
Wall Rue
Asplenium ruta-muraria, Wall Rue, is a small fern, usually seen growing out of crevices in calcareous places such as limestone and lime mortar built walls. It's distinctive leaves make it easy to identify.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Asplenium ruta-muraria, Wall Rue. Tip of frond showing distinctive leaf shape. November.
Slide 2: Asplenium ruta-muraria, Wall Rue. Growing on lime mortar, sandstone wall. Redmire village. November.
Slide 3: Asplenium ruta-muraria, Wall Rue. Growing on lime mortar, sandstone wall. Redmire village. March.
Slide 4: Asplenium ruta-muraria, Wall Rue. Growing on limestone in small quarry. Redmire Moor. May.