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Bird's Nest Fern

Asplenium Nidus

Photo by lucyc1
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Description:

The bird's nest fern has an oblong leaf shape with a lobate leaf margin. The leaf venation is netted pinnate. The leaf arrangement is whorled. This plant has a very short drip tip and has very waxy leaves that are bright green. This plant's root system is buttresses. And the bark is very rough.

Habitat:

This plant was found in a slightly shaded area, but it was mostly in sun. It was the only bird;s nest fern in the area, but it

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