deer fern
©Ellen Mast
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Deer Fern · Blechnum spicant
Description: 1-3 foot fern widespread along the coast and moist, mid-elevation areas. Deer fern has 2 types of fronds: a tuft of evergreen vegetative fronds at the base and lovely airy reproductive fronds (right and below) that die back in winter. Source of food for deer & elk. Part shade/shade, regular water.
