Marattia howeana
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Marattia howeana is a rare fern growing on Lord Howe Island
. The local names are Horse Shoe Fern or King Fern. A large plant, though not particularly tall. The fronds grow to four metres long.
The habitat is near streams in dense forest at the southern part of Lord Howe Island, near Mount Lidgbird
and Mount Gower
.
Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island is an irregularly crescent-shaped volcanic remnant in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand, directly east of mainland Port Macquarie, and about from Norfolk Island. The island is about 11 km long and between 2.8 km and 0.6 km wide with an area of...
. The local names are Horse Shoe Fern or King Fern. A large plant, though not particularly tall. The fronds grow to four metres long.
The habitat is near streams in dense forest at the southern part of Lord Howe Island, near Mount Lidgbird
Mount Lidgbird
Mount Lidgbird is located in the southern section of Lord Howe Island, just north of Mount Gower, and has its peak at 777 metres ....
and Mount Gower
Mount Gower
Mount Gower dominates the southern tip of Lord Howe Island and has its peak at 875 metres .Average climbing time to Mount Gower's summit is 8 – 10 hours. The path is rope-assisted and rated as one of the world's best one-day hikes...
.