John Tann
Skeleton Fork-Fern
Skeleton Fork-Fern, probably Psilotum nudum, is leafless and flowerless. Generally found growing in rock crevices. It just popped up in the garden. Como NSW Australia, April 2012.
According to Les Robinson in Field guide to the native plants of Sydney, Psilopsida are direct descendants of the earliest land plants, and relatives of these were around 400 million years ago. I guess after such a long time, they probably consider that my front garden is as good as anywhere.
Skeleton Fork-Fern
Skeleton Fork-Fern, probably Psilotum nudum, is leafless and flowerless. Generally found growing in rock crevices. It just popped up in the garden. Como NSW Australia, April 2012.
According to Les Robinson in Field guide to the native plants of Sydney, Psilopsida are direct descendants of the earliest land plants, and relatives of these were around 400 million years ago. I guess after such a long time, they probably consider that my front garden is as good as anywhere.