HARD SHIELD FERN
Polystichum Aculeatum
Male & Buckler Fern Family [Dryopteridaceae] 
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Male & Buckler Fern Family [Dryopteridaceae]
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| Spores: |
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| 22nd June 2009, Limestone Paving, Gait Barrows, Silverdale. | Photo: © RWD |
| Roots sheltered in a shallow gryke. |
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| 22nd June 2009, Limestone Paving, Gait Barrows, Silverdale. | Photo: © RWD |
| Alternate golden yellow fronds. |
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| 22nd June 2009, Limestone Paving, Gait Barrows, Silverdale. | Photo: © RWD |
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| 22nd June 2009, Limestone Paving, Gait Barrows, Silverdale. | Photo: © RWD |
| Single groove down the stem. |
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| 22nd June 2009, Limestone Paving, Gait Barrows, Silverdale. | Photo: © RWD |
| Lower stem has straw-coloured rough hairs. |
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| 22nd June 2009, Limestone Paving, Gait Barrows, Silverdale. | Photo: © RWD |
| Sori on underside of frond. |
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| 22nd June 2009, Limestone Paving, Gait Barrows, Silverdale. | Photo: © RWD |
| Sori on underside of frond. |
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Some similarities to : Male Fern. Not to be confused with : Hard Fern [a plant with similar name] ANY TEXT GOES HERE |
 Polystichum |
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Male & Buckler Fern Family [Dryopteridaceae]
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