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Lomariocycas palmiformis
Also called Tristan Bog Fern, Tristan Da Cunha Tree Fern
Bog Fern is a tree fern endemic to the Tristan da Cunha islands, growing up to about 2 m in sheltered spots and resembling a palm. It needs cool, wet, humid conditions and is rarely grown outside its native range.
Lomariocycas palmiformis, synonym Blechnum palmiforme, is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is endemic to the Tristan da Cunha group of islands. The species is a tree fern that can grow to 2 m in some sheltered areas. It resembles the form of a palm tree, but is not part of Arecaceae, the palm family.
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