#Raunjala (Raunjalg)
One of the #Asplenium family, a fern better known as #spleenwort and used to treat, yes, the #spleen, but also believed to cause #infertility in women. Three species common in #Estonia: #PruunRaunjalg, maidenhair (lit. brown) spleenwort, #AspleniumTrichomanes; #MüürTaunjalg,
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One of my favourite plants, if not names, I abandoned my car in the middle of a lane to record this one. Focus on several bouquets of flourishing fronds of Asplenium Trichomanes growing from cracks on stone wall. Their tiny leaves in tendrils are so cute.
Maidenhair Spleenwort - I think not a great name for such a beautiful plant!
However, in Welsh folklore, it's associated with fairies and is said to grow where they dance, so it’s ok with me.
#Stunday #bloomscrolling #spleenwort #ferns #folklore #photography #photographersofbluesky #fairy #fae
