a rock fern (Cheilanthes nitida) by Don

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07-Feb-2016

This is another of those drought-adapted ferns known as resurrection plants because shrivelled fronds resuscitate when re-wetted.

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Gill Kopy		01-Mar-2016 02:22
Your focus on this delicate fern is dead on !! Looking forward to a shot when resuscitated :) V

chris morton		29-Feb-2016 20:40
interesting

Nirvan Hope		29-Feb-2016 20:18
Resurrection plants, a good name, with such delicate green fronds springing anew from a black stem when wet

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