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Deer fern

Blechnum spicant

Description:

Its fertile fronds are distinguished by their thin leaflets. Native to multiple continents including Africa and Europe.

Habitat:

Grows in shady, old-growth forest. Spotted in Mount Rainier National Park in the Grove of the Patriarchs.

Notes:

Two years later, Grove of the Patriarchs is closed to the public due to flooding from the nearby Ohanapecosh River.

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2 Comments

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 2 years ago

Thanks, Brian! I highly recommend it. There are tons of fungi and plants, as well as chances to see snakes. The air’s super clean too.

Brian38
Brian38 2 years ago

Great spotting Mauna! I haven't been to that trail. I guess I'll have to wait till it re-opens.

mauna Kunzah
Spotted by
mauna Kunzah

Packwood, Washington, United States

Spotted on Jun 13, 2019
Submitted on Nov 27, 2021

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