Ebony spleenwort
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The Ebony spleenwort (Asplenium platyneuron) is the most common North American spleenwort. It is a small plant with moderately dimorphic, simply-pinnate fronds. It is found almost throughout the eastern United States.
The Ebony spleenwort tolerates a wide variety of habitats. It may be found in recent or old disturbed sites in soil and may also be found on rock and masonry. This plant will frequently invade masonry in urban and rural sites. It prefers calcareous rocks (or mortar joints) but will also grow on subacid rock.
The Ebony spleenwort is sometimes grown as a terrarium or garden plant. It is also known to hybridize with several other spleenworts.