Alpine Lady Fern [Certified]

: It is deciduous, shedding its leaves in winter and re-growing them once the spring snow melts. Habitat & Environment

Iceland, and alpine regions across Scandinavia and continental Europe. alpine lady fern

: Unlike the common lady fern, its sori (spore sacs) are round, and the protective membrane (indusium) is either very small or drops off early. : It is deciduous, shedding its leaves in

: It prefers cool, shady spots with moist, acidic, and well-drained soils, often near melting snowbeds. : It is deciduous

: Features pale green, arching fronds that typically grow 20–50 cm long in a circular, bushy pattern.