I think its a fern?? Maybe a Austrailian Tree fern?

14 years ago

I have a plant I found in the yard, I fell in love with it and made a pot and planted it. A friend thinks it is an Austrailian Tree fern. Is It? Is it something else? Please help me!

I will email pictures If asked. Thank You, ~J

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Iris GW
14 years ago
You might try the fern forum. This forum is for plants native to North America. You could also try the name that plant forum and that forum accepts small attachments.
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