: Its fronds narrow into a long, slender point, a trait inherited from the Walking Fern.
: It remains green year-round, making it easier to spot on rocky outcrops during the winter months.
( Asplenium rhizophyllum ): Contributes the long, tapering frond tips.
: Unlike the Walking Fern, which has smooth-edged (entire) leaves, the Lobed Spleenwort has distinct lobes along the entire length of its frond.
Distinguishing it from its parents requires a close look at the fronds: