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Asplenium adiantum-nigrum L.

black spleenwort (Aspleniaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySW
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Asplenium adiantum-nigrum is a very variable fern that can be confused with the rarer Asplenium onopteris and Asplenium obovatum.

Llansadwrn (VC52: Anglesey); 2017-01-20

 black spleenwort / Asplenium adiantum-nigrum: _Asplenium adiantum-nigrum_ is a very variable fern that can be confused with the rarer _Asplenium onopteris_ and _Asplenium obovatum_.

As with other Asplenium species, the spores of Asplenium adiantum-nigrum are borne under a flap-like indusium.

Malvern (VC37: Worcestershire); 2017-03-11

 black spleenwort / Asplenium adiantum-nigrum: As with other _Asplenium_ species, the spores of _Asplenium adiantum-nigrum_ are borne under a flap-like indusium.

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