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Pteris microptera
Pteris microptera is a fern in the Pteridaceae family. The specific epithet derives from the Greek micros (“small”) and pteros (“wing”), with reference to the relatively narrow wing on the pinna rachis.
From the article Pteris microptera on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), quoted section by section
Description
The fern has a stout and erect rhizome covered with triangular brown scales. The fronds are tufted and glossy, growing to 0.5–2 m in height. The species is part of the complex and widespread Pteris comans group.
Range & habitat
The fern is endemic to Australia's subtropical Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea; it is common and widespread throughout the Island at lower elevations.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 489275.