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Fishbone fern - Nephrolepis cordifolia

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''Nephrolepis cordifolia'', is a fern native to northern Australia and Asia. It has many common names including fishbone fern,tuberous sword fern,tuber ladder fern, erect sword fern, narrow sword fern and ladder fern, and herringbone fern. It is indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands where it is known as ''kupukupu'', ''okupukupu'' or ''ni'ani'au'' It is similar to the related fern ''Nephrolepis exaltata''.

Similar species: Polypodiales
Species identified by Ernst
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Aug 19, 2019. Captured Jun 12, 2019 12:06 in Pigeon House Walking Track, Yadboro NSW 2539, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/128s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm