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Black Spleenwort - Asplenium adiantum-nigrum

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Black Spleenwort Black Spleenwort - Asplenium adiantum-nigrum dylan Bristol 29 Sep 2023, 8:52 p.m. 29 Sep 2023, 3:16 p.m.
Black Spleenwort Black Spleenwort - Asplenium adiantum-nigrum dylan Bristol 29 Sep 2023, 8:52 p.m. 29 Sep 2023, 3:16 p.m.
Black Spleenwort Black Spleenwort - Asplenium adiantum-nigrum dylan The Dumps 22 Apr 2021, 8:36 p.m. 3 Feb 2021, 5:28 p.m.
Black Spleenwort Black Spleenwort - Asplenium adiantum-nigrum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 28 May 2021, 3:43 p.m. 27 May 2021, 2:03 p.m.
Black Spleenwort Black Spleenwort - Asplenium adiantum-nigrum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 28 May 2021, 3:43 p.m. 27 May 2021, 2:03 p.m.
Black Spleenwort Black Spleenwort - Asplenium adiantum-nigrum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 28 May 2021, 3:43 p.m. 27 May 2021, 2:03 p.m.

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Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK especially on the Western side. Habitat includes: rock faces, walls, fallen tree root masses, cliffs, scree, quarries, lane sides etc. Evergreen Perennial. Spores ripen: June to November. Height: Up to 50 cm. Other names include: Black Oak-fern, French Fern.