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Sphaeropteris horrida
Also known as Cyathea muenchii, Cyathea munchii.
Sphaeropteris horrida is a tree fern in the family Cyatheaceae, and grows in southern Mexico and Central America.
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About Sphaeropteris horrida
Sphaeropteris horrida is a tree fern in the family Cyatheaceae, and grows in southern Mexico and Central America. 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.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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| Native range | Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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