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Asplenium nidus, Palmarium, Madagascar A few ultra wide angle shots of Asplenium nidus, if I have the identification correct. I based identification on the diagonal black lines found on the underside of the leaf. <br /> <br /> This plant is basically an oversized parasite (epiphyte), taking its nutrients and moisture from even larger plants.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88809/asplenium_nidus_-_bottom_view_palmarium_madagascar.html" title="Asplenium nidus - bottom view, Palmarium, Madagascar"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/88809_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=BXwACi9txB9f7D8bBTte1bcEzaY%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Asplenium nidus - bottom view, Palmarium, Madagascar A few ultra wide angle shots of Asplenium nidus, if I have the identification correct. I based identification on the diagonal black lines found on the underside of the leaf. <br /> <br /> This plant is basically an oversized parasite (epiphyte), taking its nutrients and moisture from even larger plants.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88810/asplenium_nidus_palmarium_madagascar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88808/asplenium_nidus_-_leaf_closeup_palmarium_madagascar.html Africa,Asplenium nidus,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Palmarium reserve,World" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88808/asplenium_nidus_-_leaf_closeup_palmarium_madagascar.html" title="Asplenium nidus - leaf closeup, Palmarium, Madagascar"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/88808_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=%2B%2FSiw1F5qzUDN50xQn4VMtvuNHU%3D" width="102" height="152" alt="Asplenium nidus - leaf closeup, Palmarium, Madagascar A few ultra wide angle shots of Asplenium nidus, if I have the identification correct. I based identification on the diagonal black lines found on the underside of the leaf. <br /> <br /> This plant is basically an oversized parasite (epiphyte), taking its nutrients and moisture from even larger plants.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88810/asplenium_nidus_palmarium_madagascar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88809/asplenium_nidus_-_bottom_view_palmarium_madagascar.html Africa,Asplenium nidus,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Palmarium reserve,World" /></a></figure> Africa,Asplenium nidus,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Palmarium reserve,World Click/tap to enlarge

Asplenium nidus, Palmarium, Madagascar

A few ultra wide angle shots of Asplenium nidus, if I have the identification correct. I based identification on the diagonal black lines found on the underside of the leaf.

This plant is basically an oversized parasite (epiphyte), taking its nutrients and moisture from even larger plants.

Asplenium nidus - bottom view, Palmarium, Madagascar A few ultra wide angle shots of Asplenium nidus, if I have the identification correct. I based identification on the diagonal black lines found on the underside of the leaf. <br /> <br /> This plant is basically an oversized parasite (epiphyte), taking its nutrients and moisture from even larger plants.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88810/asplenium_nidus_palmarium_madagascar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88808/asplenium_nidus_-_leaf_closeup_palmarium_madagascar.html Africa,Asplenium nidus,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Palmarium reserve,World

Asplenium nidus - leaf closeup, Palmarium, Madagascar A few ultra wide angle shots of Asplenium nidus, if I have the identification correct. I based identification on the diagonal black lines found on the underside of the leaf. <br /> <br /> This plant is basically an oversized parasite (epiphyte), taking its nutrients and moisture from even larger plants.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88810/asplenium_nidus_palmarium_madagascar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88809/asplenium_nidus_-_bottom_view_palmarium_madagascar.html Africa,Asplenium nidus,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Palmarium reserve,World

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The Asplenium nidus

''Asplenium nidus'' is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae, native to tropical southeastern Asia, eastern Australia, Hawaii, Polynesia, Christmas Island, India, and eastern Africa. It is known by the common names bird's-nest fern or simply nest fern.

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Similar species: Polypodiales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jan 13, 2020. Captured Jul 22, 2019 14:53.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/2.8
  • 1/250s
  • ISO720
  • 14mm