Killarney fern  (Trichomanes speciosum)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

This fern is found mainly in Ireland, Brittany (north-western France), the Canaries, Madeira and the Azores. In Britain it is found in two stages, one of which is rare and found from a few sites in the west of the country. The other, more numerous stage, is widely scattered, but more common in the west.

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Killarney fern requires a humid, frost-free environment, and in Britain, is restricted to shady, sheltered ravines with waterfalls, or places with similar conditions.

left