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fern. In other words, it is the " spore-growing " part 

 of the plant ; and, like a flower producing seeds, it 

 produces " spores." 



LEAVES OR FRONDS OF MOUNTAIN FERN. 



LEAF OF OAK. 



These spores are very tiny, and are much more simple 

 in make than seeds ; but they serve the same purpose. 

 Their task is the same. They have to provide, not only 





