Plant
Hart's-tongue Fern
Ferns & Moss
The evergreen fern with long, glossy, strap-like leaves — the only British fern whose fronds aren't feathery, often sprouting from shady walls.
💡 Fun Facts
- Unlike most ferns, its leaves aren't feathery at all — they are long, glossy, undivided straps, like green tongues.
- On the back of each frond, its spores line up in neat brown stripes arranged in a herringbone pattern.
- It stays green all year and loves damp, shady corners — you'll often find it growing straight out of old walls.
📅 Through the Year
- Leaf-out:April to June