Deer fern in in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Deer fern looks vaguely like swordfern , at least in growth hait, but the leaflets are attached to the lea

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Deer fern in in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Deer fern looks vaguely like swordfern , at least in growth hait, but the leaflets are attached to the leaf axis all along their bases. It is an important winter food for deer and elk in some areas.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Issaquah, Washington, USA
Photo credit: © Janet Horton / Alamy / Afripics
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