Moonwort

Botrychium lunaria

Moonwort

Moonwort

Creative Commons - credit Jason Hollinger

Moonwort is more common in Scotland than England where it has been in decline for many years.

It is a small fern which only grows to 3 inches height. It is easily overlooked.

I have found it on the hillside at West Tempar and am grateful to Faith Ainstey for its identification.