Bracken, Pteridium aquilinum:: OS grid SK6268 :: Geograph British Isles

SK6268 : Bracken, Pteridium aquilinum

near to Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, Great Britain

Bracken, Pteridium aquilinum

Also known as brackenfern or brake, this photographs shows the distinctive opening frond. Bracken has been used for livestock bedding in the past although the live plant is highly poisonous to pigs and cattle.
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Grid Square: SK6268, 30 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Kate Jewell (find more nearby)
Image classification: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Tuesday, 26 May, 2009 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 3 June, 2009
Category: Flora (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: SK 625 681 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:12.3944N 1:3.9330W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SK 625 681
View Direction: Southwest (about 225 degrees)