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Elk horn fern

Platycerium superbum

Description:

Platycerium superbum, commonly known as the Elk horn fern, is a Platycerium species of fern. It is native to Australia and in parts of Malaysia and Hawaii. Platycerium superbum is a bracket epiphyte naturally occurring in and near rainforests but is now also widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for gardens. It was spotted in Wellington botanic gardens, NZ.

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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Spotted on Jul 18, 2012
Submitted on Nov 5, 2014

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