HARD FERN
Blechnum Spicant
Hard Fern Family [Blechnaceae] 
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Hard Fern Family [Blechnaceae]
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| 10th July 2009, In woodland, Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Cumbria. | Photo: © RWD |
| Typically grows in darker places within a woods and deep shade on a dry-stone wall rather than in full sunshine. |
| 10th July 2009, In woodland, Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Cumbria. | Photo: © RWD |
| Prefers acid soil, here on leaf litter. The sterile are a paler green, the fertile fronds a darker green and narrower pinnae. |
| 10th July 2009, In woodland, Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Cumbria. | Photo: © RWD |
| The typical basal rosette of a single plant. |
| 10th July 2009, In woodland, Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Cumbria. | Photo: © RWD |
| The fertile fronds are darker green and have pinnae that are curled under at the edges. |
| 10th July 2009, In woodland, Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Cumbria. | Photo: © RWD |
| A single mid-rib (rachis) runs the entire length, It is a simple 1-pinnate design. Sterile frond above fertile frond. |
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| 10th July 2009, In woodland, Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Cumbria. | Photo: © RWD |
| The reverse side of sterile frond. |
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| 4th Sept, Hanging Gate PH, Wildboarclough, Derbyshire. | Photo: © RWD |
| The reverse side of fertile frond, curled up at edges. |
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Not to be confused with: Hard Shield Fern [a plant with similar name] ANY TEXT GOES HERE |
 Blechnum |
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Hard Fern Family [Blechnaceae]
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