Protected fern species
There are quite a few Fern speciesthat are under nature protection in Germany. These include, above all, many species of shield fern and species of striped fern. Here are the specimens that are considered protected:
- Lobed shield fern
- Delicate shield fern
- Lance shield fern
- Awn shield fern
- Azores striped fern
- Spleen fern
- Serpentine stripe fern
- Jurassic Striped Fern
- Foreser striped fern
- Lancet-leaved striped fern
- Curly furry fern
- Comb fern
- Mountain bubble fern
- Sudeten bladder fern
- Eyelash ferns
also read
- Not all ferns are alike - the most important fern species
- Identifying a fern - inspecting its fronds
- Should Fern be overwintered?
In addition to these ferns, which are rarely found in our latitudes, there are the king fern and deer-tongue fern, which are also considered protected. They can be found more frequently and prefer to grow in sparse forests. Of all the species mentioned, you are not allowed to dig up roots and take them home with you, for example.
Strictly protected fern species
Furthermore there is Fern speciesthat are on the Red List for Endangered Plants of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation. These are considered to be "strictly protected" and not a single part of the plant may be collected or damaged:
- Knotty diamond fern
- Skin fern
- Multi-part diamond fern
Recognize a fern
It is not difficult to recognize ferns, but it is very difficult to identify them precisely by species. All ferns belong to the class of vascular spore plants. They are divided into roots, stems and leaves. There are deciduous, evergreen and evergreen species, although the evergreen species in this country are not hardy.
Most ferns have pinnate fronds. They unroll in a snail-like shape as they shoot. On their underside are the spores that ripen in summer and are used for reproduction. Ferns do not develop flowers, fruits or seeds.
Tips & Tricks
As a layperson, it is difficult to distinguish between different fern species in the wild. to determine. You should therefore refrain from plucking or digging up ferns right away. Otherwise, you will be unlucky with a heavy fine.
