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Dryopteris submontana (Fraser-Jenk. & Jermy) Fraser-Jenk.

rigid buckler-fern (Dryopteridaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
LocalSlight tendencyNE
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Synonym | Dryopteris mindshelkensis Pavlov

Dryopteris submontana is restricted to limestone pavements in the Yorkshire Dales and adjacent parts of Cumbria.

Hutton Roof Crags (VC69: Westmorland & Furness); 2020-07-22

 rigid buckler-fern / Dryopteris submontana: _Dryopteris submontana_ is restricted to limestone pavements in the Yorkshire Dales and adjacent parts of Cumbria.

The leaves of Dryopteris submontana are dull in appearance, and covered with glands.

Hutton Roof Crags (VC69: Westmorland & Furness); 2020-07-22

 rigid buckler-fern / Dryopteris submontana: The leaves of _Dryopteris submontana_ are dull in appearance, and covered with glands.

The sori of Dryopteris submontana are large, almost filling the underside of the pinnules.

Hutton Roof Crags (VC69: Westmorland & Furness); 2020-07-22

 rigid buckler-fern / Dryopteris submontana: The sori of _Dryopteris submontana_ are large, almost filling the underside of the pinnules.

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