Bracken is a primitive fern dating back to the Devonian Period. It can thrive on forest floors that only receive patchy sunlight.

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Bracken is a primitive fern dating back to the Devonian Period. It can thrive on forest floors that only receive patchy sunlight. It protects itself with cancer causing toxins

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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