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Blechnum spicant (L.) Roth

hard fern (Blechnaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyNW
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Blechnum spicant has sterile leaves with broad pinnae and sterile leaves with narrow pinnae, which are often more upright.

Edale (VC57: Derbyshire); 2004-09-03

 hard fern / Blechnum spicant: _Blechnum spicant_ has sterile leaves with broad pinnae and sterile leaves with narrow pinnae, which are often more upright.

The sori of Blechnum spicant form 2 parallel lines on each pinnule of the fertile leaves.

Paps of Jura (VC102: South Ebudes); 2014-08-14

 hard fern / Blechnum spicant: The sori of _Blechnum spicant_ form 2 parallel lines on each pinnule of the fertile leaves.

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