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Blechnum gibbum (Oceaniopteris gibba)

COMMON NAME

Silver Lady, Silver Lady Fern, Dwarf Tree Fern

TYPE

Fern

FAMILY

Blechnaceae

NOTES

A neat, symmetrical rosette of fronds up to 90cm (36 inch) long and 30cm (12 inch) wide, which eventually crowns a scaly, black trunk up to 90cm (36 inch) tall

GEOGRAPHIC REGION

Native to Fiji

NATIVE HABITAT

An under story plant in forested areas where thrive in filtered light and high humidity

WEB SOURCES

wikipedia.org

rhs.org.uk



Blechnum gibbum