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Ferns and Horsetails (Monilophytes)
Clubmosses and Quillworts (Lycophytes)
Ophioglossum vulgatum  •  Common Adderstongue
Ophioglossum vulgatum L.; Common Adderstongue
Common Adderstongue, Edinburgh, early August.
Young frond, without spike. Oxford, May Frond with developing spike. Oxford, May
Frond with developing spike. Oxford, May Frond with developing spike. Oxford, May
Derbyshire, May North York Moors
North York Moors North York Moors
Developing spike. Oxford, May Frond with mature spike. Oxford, June
Mature spike, Oxford, June Close-up of mature spike. Oxford, June
Developing spike. Edinburgh, early August Spike with additional secondary spike. Edinburgh, early August
Immature spike. Edinburgh, early August Mature spike. Edinburgh, early August
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