Those are two different kinds of fern growing on the tree. The one front and center looks like antlers. The tree itself...I haven't got a clue. Botany was never one of my stronger subjects. But what a terrific shot. I can almost smell it.
Oh, and the ferns on the branches could be (though I'm not sure they are) resurrection ferns, which look dry and dead during periods without rain, then appear to come back to life overnight when a few raindrops hit them.
I was going to say it looks like elkhorn or moosehorn something or other as a joke, then thought, hey, there is something called elkhorn...I think it might be elkhorn fern.
Those are two different kinds of fern growing on the tree. The one front and center looks like antlers. The tree itself...I haven't got a clue. Botany was never one of my stronger subjects. But what a terrific shot. I can almost smell it.
ReplyDeleteHow cool, the way the homeowner has planted this tree with different ferns! I think the one in the front is a staghorn fern.
ReplyDeleteOh, and the ferns on the branches could be (though I'm not sure they are) resurrection ferns, which look dry and dead during periods without rain, then appear to come back to life overnight when a few raindrops hit them.
ReplyDeleteI was going to say it looks like elkhorn or moosehorn something or other as a joke, then thought, hey, there is something called elkhorn...I think it might be elkhorn fern.
ReplyDeleteWeird. It looks like a Staghorn Fern (Platycerium). Almost like an airplant as they will grow on almost any bark. MB
ReplyDeleteOh that's simply marvellous!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea, but I love the one in the middle of the trunk — it looks like it belongs underwater!
ReplyDeleteWell, I see a fern, but the other is new to me, but way cool lookin'!
ReplyDeleteThat tree is pretty cool lookin, too!
Platycerium.
ReplyDeleteI had a slightly smaller but beautiful, ah!
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Thanks for the wonderful pictures!
The think the people got the two ferns right but the tree seems like something I have never seen around here. It must be more of a tropical tree.
ReplyDelete@ Abe - I'm not sure re: the kind of tree...I'll have to look at it the next time we're in Cedar Key, but I'd guess it is a water oak.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about the tree, but my Dad always called that a staghorn.
ReplyDeleteI know , I know......I forget. Wait...it 's a .....fern. DAMNATION. I'll get back with ya.
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PS It's a fern that doesn't need soil. DAMNATION>
I knew the answer but SCS and Amatamari already answered your question... :-)
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