Athyrium alpestre

(Hoppe) Clairv.

Alpina lady fern

AthyriaceaePotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
Athyrium alpestre
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Known Hazards

Ferns in this family may contain thiaminase, which can degrade vitamin B1 with prolonged consumption.

Where to Find It

It is a temperate plant.

Europe, North America, Turkey, Türkiye,

Countries: Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Albania, Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Canada, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Grenada, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Croatia, Haiti, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Poland, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, El Salvador, Turkey, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine, United States, St Vincent

How to Identify

A temperate fern species in the family Athyriaceae.

Notes

It has anti-oxidant potential.

Names & Synonyms
Aspidium alpestre HoppeAthyrium distentifolium Tausch ex Opiz

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