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Soft Shield Fern - Polystichum setiferum

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Soft Shield Fern Soft Shield Fern - Polystichum setiferum dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 26 Aug 2020, 6:55 p.m. 23 Mar 2020, 3:39 p.m.
Soft Shield Fern Soft Shield Fern - Polystichum setiferum dylan Oldbury Court estate and Frome valley 1 Nov 2022, 1:56 p.m. 23 Feb 2022, 5:21 p.m.
Soft Shield Fern Soft Shield Fern - Polystichum setiferum dylan Northern Lower Failand 12 May 2022, 6:02 p.m. 24 Apr 2022, 5:23 p.m.
Soft Shield Fern Soft Shield Fern - Polystichum setiferum dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 26 Aug 2020, 6:55 p.m. 23 Mar 2020, 3:39 p.m.
Soft Shield Fern Soft Shield Fern - Polystichum setiferum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 7 Apr 2021, 1:31 p.m. 24 Mar 2021, 3:07 p.m.
Soft Shield Fern Soft Shield Fern - Polystichum setiferum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 7 Apr 2021, 1:31 p.m. 24 Mar 2021, 3:07 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread throughout the UK apart from the far North of Scotland. Habitat includes: Damp, shaded places with humus rich soil such as woodland, stream sides etc. Seen all year round. Perennial. Height: Up to 1.2 m.