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Oreopteris limbosperma (All.) Holub

lemon-scented fern (Thelypteridaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadModerate tendencyN
Plant Atlas 2020
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Oreopteris limbosperma is a tuft-forming fern most readily identified by the strongly lemony scent it releases when crushed, and the way its pinnae decrease in length towards the base of the leaf.

Kisdon (VC65: North-West Yorkshire); 2017-05-25

 lemon-scented fern / Oreopteris limbosperma: _Oreopteris limbosperma_ is a tuft-forming fern most readily identified by the strongly lemony scent it releases when crushed, and the way its pinnae decrease in length towards the base of the leaf.

The sporangia of Oreopteris limbosperma are much closer to the edge of each pinnule than its centre-line.

Laxford Bridge (VC108: West Sutherland); 2018-08-21

 lemon-scented fern / Oreopteris limbosperma: The sporangia of _Oreopteris limbosperma_ are much closer to the edge of each pinnule than its centre-line.

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