Adiantum capillus-veneris Maidenhair Fern
Crete is full of flowers at this time in the spring but you rarely come across the sort of wet, dripping rock habitat which ferns prefer so this plant was a surprise. It was growing out of the cracks in a rock where water flowed over the north facing vertical rock face - ideal even in this very warm climate.
Near Coast, western Crete 9th April 2007, Validated 19th December 2007
Added on 9th May 2007