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Platycerium superbum
This plant is an epiphyte, and is not parasitic upon a host. It lives upon rain, leaf and insect detritus. It has two types of leaves, one of which forms a large ball of layers around its base. It can grow to develop a ball several feet thick, and span 10 feet. It can tolerate light frost with minor damage, and prefers sheltered, shady locations.
Spotted on May 17, 2013
Submitted on May 17, 2013
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