Hartstongue (Phyllitis scolopendrium)
A fern of the Spleenwort family. Leaves, unlike most other ferns, are long, strap-shaped and undivided. Spore-cases give the underside of the leaves a stripey, 'ribbed' appearance.

One example by the path through the woods, others in woods behind car-park wall.

Spotters' score: 9

ref: p.198/4

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Hartstongue