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Broad Buckler-fern Spreading tri-pinnate fronds facing inwards and suddenly narrowing at tip. Height to 1m+. Oval-triangular scales with dark stripe down centre. Sori in two rows on segments. Upright rhizome. Very frequent throughout Ireland, especially upland areas. Acidic coniferous or deciduous woods, heaths, hedgebanks, shady ledges. |
Immediately above: Broad Buckler-fern, young plant. March 2007