Platycerium (Staghorn) Ferns As Epiphytes
Prehistoric Platycerium Fern Wandae , Shield Frond Points
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Look Carfully At The Shield Frond Points Located At The Center Of The Shields And Around The Growing Bud , Which Resemble The (Teeth) On A Clock Gear Drive .
Notice , The Small Points Around The Growing Bud In This Image . This Is The Only Platycerium Fern Species Which Develops These Points , As Such , On Its Shield Fronds . This Special Feature Allows Easy Identification Of Prehistoric Platycerium Fern Wandae , From All Other Platycerium Ferns . Notice Also The Thick Heavy (Veins) , Within The Shield Fronds Of This Prehistoric Plant Species .
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