Norfolk tree fern

(Sphaeropteris excelsa)

Description

Sphaeropteris excelsa is a species of fern in the Cyatheaceae family. This species was first described by RMTryon in 1970. The scientific name of this species has not been elucidated.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Polypodiopsida

Order:Cyatheales

Family:Cyatheaceae

Genus:Sphaeropteris

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