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oaks · 11-03-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K

Des Higgins writes

Let me put it another way; Blechnum is a common woodland fern that
looks just like the one in your picture; Christmas fern is not found
wild in the UK :-). The sterile fronds of Blechnum are mainly what
you see when you find it. The fertile ones presumeably come out
seasonally but I do not know when. Google it? There is lots of info,
once you know the species.

Not just season but also maturity of fern. I agree, these look like
Blechnum. Nice thing to have, even if it is relatively common,
--
Kay

Hi,
I am finding it difficult to get this information via googling. If anyone does know when I should see fertile fronds i.e. springtime or all year round I would be gratefully to know.
Thanks
Colin