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Osmunda regalis L.

royal fern (Osmundaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyW
Plant Atlas 2020
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The fertile leaves of Osmunda regalis are vastly different from the sterile leaves.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-09-16

 royal fern / Osmunda regalis: The fertile leaves of _Osmunda regalis_ are vastly different from the sterile leaves.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne