Tree ferns
Although tree ferns come from many countries, most of the species popularly grown in Queensland gardens are in fact Australian natives.
Links
Lamington National Park Website The University of Queensland Check under "Flora of Lamington" species descriptions for information on Cyathea leichardtiana and Cyathea australis
Keith's Fern Page actually an extensive site offering information on many ferns including tree ferns. Keith Rogers is based in South Australia
Fiona Hall's fern garden An installation of Dicksonia antarctica. Part of the Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery of Australia
Hapu'u (Hawaiian Tree Fern) University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA (note comments on invasiveness of Australian tree ferns in Hawaiian environment)
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