Article Nº 1413 Plant Vol. II · p. 26
Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
Original title: Feiteira (Pteridium aquilinum)
Bracken, a very common fern in Madeira and on non-calcareous ground in Porto Santo, reaching 2 metres near Pico Ruivo; it is used as manure and animal bedding.
A fern that is very common in Madeira and also grows in the non-calcareous parts of the island of Porto Santo (‘holy harbour’). Near Pico Ruivo (‘russet peak’) it can reach 2 metres in height.
Bracken is used as manure and as bedding for animals.
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