Western sword fern (Polystichum munitum) and trunks of Sitka spruce trees growing in a line on a fallen nurse log, Spruce Nature Trail, Hoh Rain Fores

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Western sword fern (Polystichum munitum) and trunks of Sitka spruce trees growing in a line on a fallen nurse log, Spruce Nature Trail, Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Jefferson County, Washington, USA

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Size: 9498px × 6330px
Location: Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
Photo credit: © Brad Mitchell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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