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Resurrection Fern

pleopeltis polypodioides

Description:

Epiphytic fern found in freshwater wetland areas of Florida. Is brown and shriveled up during the dry season. Upon the first rain this fern "resurrects" into lush green foliage. Quite a spectacular sight, see all photos. Nomenclature (scientific name) unknown.

Habitat:

Epiphyte found in damp forests/jungle and freshwater wetland areas

Notes:

Looking forward to more photos of this wonderful fallen tree this rainy season. According to one park ranger, it is the most photographed tree in 6 Mile Cypress Slough Nature Preserve in Ft Myers Florida. Its easy to see why...

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LarsKorb
LarsKorb 12 years ago
Pleopeltis polypodioides


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3 Comments

JosephSpurr
JosephSpurr 12 years ago

Thank you, LarsKorb for your assistance with species identification :)

JosephSpurr
JosephSpurr 12 years ago

Thanks Alice. This photo was taken the day after a (rare) winter rain shower. Its the dry season here in south Florida, but one good late afternoon rain was enough for the so named "resurrection". :)

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Very Nice! I have been hoping to find a branch like this, just surprised there was enough rain to get a green picture!

JosephSpurr
Spotted by
JosephSpurr

Fort Myers, Florida, USA

Spotted on Feb 7, 2012
Submitted on Feb 27, 2012

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