Anogramma leptophylla (L.) Link

Spice Abaxial surface Gametophyte In the field In the field 2

Family: HEMIONITIDACEAE

Genus: Anogramma

Province distribution: Balearic Islands. Barcelona. Girona. Tarragona.

Distribution in the islands: Mallorca. Menorca. Ibiza. Formentera. Cabrera. Dragonera.

General distribution (Phytogeography): Mediterranean

IUCN Category: LCLeast concern

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Terophyte.

Habitats: Rock crevices and cliff faces. Rocky surfaces and dry stone walls. Small shady slopes and rock creviceses.

Characteristics: This fern is small and tenuous, with almost transparent leaves. Lives in shady spots amongst the moss-covered rocks. It has two types of leaves: wide broad basal leaves and others which rise above the ground surface and are more narrow in width; these latter leaves are fertile, while the basal leaves may or may not bear the sporangia. Often the prothallus can be found at the base of the plant.