[The Ferns of Mt. Adams]

Cascade Parsley Fern, Cascade Rockbrake

Cryptogramma cascadensis

The photo above shows Cascade parsley fern as seen on a rocky slope on the south side of South Butte, which is on the southeastern slopes of Mt. Adams.......................August 23, 2008.

The photo above shows a close-up of cascade parsley fern as seen on cliffs at about 7900' that look southeast towards Goat Butte from the Devils Garden on the northeastern side of Mt. Adams............July 24, 2005.

The photo above shows close-ups of both the dissimilar fertile and infertile blades of Cascade parsely fern. Photographed on cliffs immediately south of Crystal Lake, on the western slopes of Mt. Adams.............September 25, 2005.

Close-up of the fertile blade of Cascade parsley fern. Note the reflexed margins to the indusiums. Photographed on cliffs immediately south of Crystal Lake, Mt. Adams.............September 25, 2005.

Close-up of the fertile blade of Cascade parsley fern. Photographed on cliffs immediately south of Crystal Lake, Mt. Adams.............September 25, 2005.

Close-up of both the lower, greenish sterile blades and upper fertile blades of Cascade parsley fern. Photographed on cliffs immediately south of Crystal Lake, Mt. Adams.............September 25, 2005.

Paul Slichter