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Rough tree fern Seen close to Burrawang Creek, Wildes Meadow, New South Wales within dense forest. <br />
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Native range for Cyathea australis is along much of the east coast of Australia, predominantly New South Wales and extending right down into Tasmania.<br />
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The trunks of the fronds were rough which distinguishes it from Cyathea cooperi.  <br />
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Rough tree fern

Seen close to Burrawang Creek, Wildes Meadow, New South Wales within dense forest.

Native range for Cyathea australis is along much of the east coast of Australia, predominantly New South Wales and extending right down into Tasmania.

The trunks of the fronds were rough which distinguishes it from Cyathea cooperi.

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"Alsophila australis", synonym "Cyathea australis", also known as the rough tree fern, is a species of tree fern native to southeastern Queensland, New South Wales and southern Victoria in Australia, as well as Tasmania and Norfolk Island.

Similar species: Cyatheales
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Feb 22, 2023. Captured Jan 8, 2023 12:08 in 9GGW+XX Wildes Meadow NSW, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/10.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO500
  • 300mm