Tree fern
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Tree ferns are ferns that grow with a trunk elevating the fronds above ground level, resulting in a tree-like form. They belong to the order Cyatheales, which includes most tree ferns, and are primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions, thriving in humid forest environments. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Description
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Distribution and Habitat
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Ecology
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Species
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- Cyathea dealbata – :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}:contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
- Cyathea medullaris – :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}:contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}
- Cyathea smithii – :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}:contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}
- Dicksonia squarrosa – :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}:contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}
- Dicksonia fibrosa – :contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}:contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}
Conservation Status
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