Herb latin name: Parsley Fern,Parsley Fern Extract

Latin name: Botrychium australe

Synonyms: Botrychium cicutarium, Botrychium ternatum, Botrychium virginianumBotrychium cicutarium, Botrychium ternatum, Botrychium virginianum

Family: Ophioglossaceae (Adder's Tongue Family)

Habitat of the herb: the herb: Lowland to montane forest, usually along the edges of clearings. Also found in grassland. North, South and Chatham Islands. Prop

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Lowland to montane forest, usually along the edges of clearings. Also found in grassland. North, South and Chatham Islands.

Propagation of Parsley Fern: Spores - best surface sown as soon as they are ripe in a greenhouse and do not allow the compost to dry out. Placing the pot in a plastic bag helps to maintain a humid atmosphere which promotes germination and growth. Prick out small clumps into pots when they are large enough to handle and keep moist until established. Grow on in a greenhouse for at least the first winter and plant out in late spring. Division. It is best not to try and disturb this plant.

Cultivation of the herb: Lowland to montane forest, usually along the edges of clearings. Also found in grassland. North, South and Chatham Islands.

Medicinal use of Parsley Fern: None known

Known hazards of Botrychium australe: Although we have found no reports of toxicity for this species, a number of ferns contain carcinogens so some caution is advisable. Many ferns also contain thiaminase, an enzyme that robs the body of its vitamin B complex. In small quantities this enzyme will do no harm to people eating an adequate diet that is rich in vitamin B, though large quantities can cause severe health problems. The enzyme is destroyed by heat or thorough drying, so cooking the plant will remove the thiaminase.

Herb latin name: Parsley Fern,Parsley Fern Extract

Latin name: Botrychium australe

Synonyms: Botrychium cicutarium, Botrychium ternatum, Botrychium virginianumBotrychium cicutarium, Botrychium ternatum, Botrychium virginianum

Family: Ophioglossaceae (Adder's Tongue Family)

Habitat of the herb: the herb: Lowland to montane forest, usually along the edges of clearings. Also found in grassland. North, South and Chatham Islands. Prop

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Lowland to montane forest, usually along the edges of clearings. Also found in grassland. North, South and Chatham Islands.

Propagation of Parsley Fern: Spores - best surface sown as soon as they are ripe in a greenhouse and do not allow the compost to dry out. Placing the pot in a plastic bag helps to maintain a humid atmosphere which promotes germination and growth. Prick out small clumps into pots when they are large enough to handle and keep moist until established. Grow on in a greenhouse for at least the first winter and plant out in late spring. Division. It is best not to try and disturb this plant.

Cultivation of the herb: Lowland to montane forest, usually along the edges of clearings. Also found in grassland. North, South and Chatham Islands.

Medicinal use of Parsley Fern: None known

Known hazards of Botrychium australe: Although we have found no reports of toxicity for this species, a number of ferns contain carcinogens so some caution is advisable. Many ferns also contain thiaminase, an enzyme that robs the body of its vitamin B complex. In small quantities this enzyme will do no harm to people eating an adequate diet that is rich in vitamin B, though large quantities can cause severe health problems. The enzyme is destroyed by heat or thorough drying, so cooking the plant will remove the thiaminase.