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Athyrium filix-femina (L.) Roth

lady fern (Athyriaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Athyrium filix-femina is a variable fern of waterlogged places.

Craighouse (VC102: South Ebudes); 2014-08-10

 lady fern / Athyrium filix-femina: _Athyrium filix-femina_ is a variable fern of waterlogged places.

The sporangia of Athyrium filix-femina are often J-shaped on the larger leaves, mostly in line with a vein but then curving across it.

Menai Bridge (VC52: Anglesey); 2018-10-29

 lady fern / Athyrium filix-femina: The sporangia of _Athyrium filix-femina_ are often J-shaped on the larger leaves, mostly in line with a vein but then curving across it.

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