Native Ferns

Seen here in Sussex chalk woodland Asplenium scolopendrium, the Hart’s tongue fern and the Male fern, Dryopteris filix-mas. The Male fern is often the dominant fern in chalk and limestone woodland, so if identity is in question that’s the safe bet. Both enjoy the local high rainfall, lime rich soil and understory light levels.

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Gardener, UK South East

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