Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis)

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Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis)

Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 25 Jun 2019

There are apparently only two localities in Glasgow where this plant is found. Its spores are borne on separate fronds from the leaves; two such fronds are obvious towards the left here, but there are others among the leaves.

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Image Location

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Latitude
55.892844
Longitude
-4.287459