Braunstieliger Streifenfarn

Requires a well-drained position and lots of old mortar rubble in the soil. Requires a humid atmosphere and some shade. A good plant for growing on a shady part of an old dry-stone or brick wall[K]. Plants are hardy to about -30°c. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer. Depending on the species and environmental conditions, spleenworts have a slow to moderate growth rate. They thrive in moist, shaded habitats.

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Tea The dried fronds have been used as a tea substitute.

Spleenworts can be utilized as ground cover in shaded areas, helping to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. They are also beneficial in enhancing biodiversity within shaded forest gardens. 1. Nectary - Flowers rich in nectar and pollen: No – Spleenworts do not produce flowers; they reproduce via spores. 2. Wildlife - Food (Fruit, Seeds, Leaf litter, Shelter, Nesting, Roosting): Yes – While not commonly consumed by humans, some species of spleenworts can be a food source for herbivorous insects. The dense foliage can provide shelter for small animals, although they are not typically used for nesting. 3. Invertebrate Shelter (Overwintering sites, Leaf litter, Groundcover): Yes – The fronds and leaf litter from spleenworts can provide habitat and shelter for invertebrates, as well as serve as overwintering sites. 4. Pest Confuser (Smell): No – Spleenworts do not have notable aromatic properties that would help confuse pests.

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