Sphaeropteris horrida is a tree fern in the family Cyatheaceae, and grows in southern Mexico and Central America.[1] It is the largest species of tree fern in North America, growing up to 65 feet (20 metres) in height with fronds up to 13 ft (4 m) in length.[2]

Distribution

Sphaeropteris horrida grows in the Mexican states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz; and in the countries of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hassler, Michael. "Sphaeropteris horrida". World Ferns. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  2. ^ Standley, Paul. Trees of Mexico. p. 41.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphaeropteris_horrida
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