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Adders tongue fern

ophioglossum vulgatum

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Description:

with its bright green, oval and upright frond, and its single, tall spike bearing the spores, the Adder's-tongue Fern is unmistakeable. It mostly only has one frond, but sometimes has a pair. not a very common sighting in England although it is a widespread fern. Usually an indicator of ancient meadows.

Habitat:

found in low common meadows maintained by the Yorkshire wildlife trust.

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