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Tree fern
Cyathea sp.
10.1858, -84.2361
Field Notes
Description:
Cyathea is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. They are mostly terrestrial ferns, usually with a single tall stem. Rarely, the trunk may be branched or creeping. Many species also develop a fibrous mass of roots at the base of the trunk. The genus has a pantropical distribution, with over 470 species.
Habitat:
They grow in habitats ranging from tropical rain forests to temperate woodlands.
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