Rustyback

Description:

Rustyback fern is characterized by a short rhizome which gives rise to several green fronds that have a pinnated lamina with trichomes on the lower surface, but not the upper one.

Habitat:

It likes growing in rocky walls, especially in alkaline ones. Unlike many others, this fern likes growing in full sun, and requires little, if any, humidity.

Notes:

It has been widely used for making infusions as a diuretic.