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Daily Archives: 2nd November 2020

What's that Fern?

Spore raised fern?

2nd November 2020Jonny Hartnell2 Comments

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Hi, I’ve grown this attractive fern from spores and it is quite unusual in that it spreads by distinctive black wiry rhizomes. I would love to know what species it is. Hopefully the 4 pictures attached will help you to identify it for me.
Many thanks
Jonny

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