- Osmunda regalis L. - Royal Fern
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© Paul Hackney
© Paul Hackney
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A tall, robust fern of fens and bogs, especially frequent in the west. It has declined considerably in the east because of of habitat destruction (eg the bogs around Donaghadee were formerly a good area for this plant).
All names: Osmunda regalis L.