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Rough tree fern

Cyathea australis

Photo by Vinny
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Description:

Taller than the soft tree fern the base of the fronds is very rough while the soft tree fern has soft hairs at the base of the frond. The co-occurring but less common slender tree fern has much shorter fronds. A member of Cyatheaceae.

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Plants of South Eastern Australia
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PublishedMay 7, 2014

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