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bird's nest fern

Asplenium nidus

Description:

The habit of this fern can be epiphytal or terrestrial, but it typically grows on organic matter. This fern often lives in trees like a bromeliad, where it collects water and humus in its leaf-rosette. It thrives in warm, humid areas in partial to full shade.

Habitat:

Large semi-urban yard/garden adjacent to a disturbed patch of remnant forest. Growing on a mango (Mangifera sp.) tree.

Notes:

Asplenium sp. probably A. nidus.

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2 Comments

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 12 years ago

Thanks Dan

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 12 years ago

I think this is a species of Asplenium. Reminds me of A. nidus.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asplenium

Scott Frazier
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Scott Frazier

Indonesia

Spotted on Aug 9, 2011
Submitted on Aug 9, 2011

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