Tree-fern
Pteridophyta genus? sp?

Location: Kaibab Ct.
District: Niles
Native to: Australia
Tree type: other?
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Fern trees are primative evergreen vascular plants that reproduce without seeds. There are a wide variety of fern species and the type pictured is unknown. It is suggested the species are Cyathea australis or Cyathea cooperi, with C. cooperi being the most likely.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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Illustration by Hugh Danaher