Frost on Bracken
This common invasive fern often takes over where land has been disturbed. Large areas of the hills are often seen covered in bracken, perhaps due to over-burning or over-grazing. Bracken dies back in the autumn leaving the dead brown plant standing, as in the image above. In spring, fresh new growth uncurls from the base.
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