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Phyllitis scolopendrium Aspleniaceae Hart's-tongue
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Phyllitis scolopendrium
© Paul Hackney		 Phyllitis scolopendrium
© Paul Hackney		 Phyllitis scolopendrium
© Graham Day		 Phyllitis scolopendrium
Map updated: March 2008
Phyllitis scolopendrium
© Paul Hackney
Species Description:
A very common fern which is unmistakeable, having a broad undivided leaf with stripes of sori (spore-producing areas) underneath.

Most commonly on damp walls, ditch-sides, shady woods etc.

All names: Phyllitis scolopendrium (L.) Newman; Aspelenium scolopendrium L.; Asplenium scolopendrium L.

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