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Pleopeltis michauxiana Growing on hardwood trees in a mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in Northwest Georgia (Gordon County), US Geotagged,Pleopeltis,Pleopeltis michauxiana,United States,Winter,fern,ferns,gray's polypody,michauxiana,resurrection fern,scaly polypody Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Growing on hardwood trees in a mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in Northwest Georgia (Gordon County), US

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  1. Lovely shot! Posted 6 years ago

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''Pleopeltis michauxiana'', known as the resurrection fern, scaly polypody, and Gray's polypody, is a species of epiphytic fern native to North America and Central America.

''Pleopeltis michauxiana'' is found in the lower Midwest and Southeastern United States, Mexico, and Guatemala. It is the most widespread epiphytic fern in North America. In addition to growing on trees, ''P. michauxiana'' less typically grows on substrates such as rock and mossy banks, as well as man-made objects.. more

Similar species: Polypodiales
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Dec 31, 2018. Captured Mar 3, 2018 14:48 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/5.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm