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TreeSpecialist · 27th May 2008, 06:09 AM

The tree is a live oak (Quercus virginanna).

The "moss" is actually Resurrection fern (Polypodium polypodioides).

When it's dry, it all but disappears only to come back in 24 hours after a good rain.

27th May 2008, 06:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
TreeSpecialist Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 201	Re: ID this New Orleans tree The tree is a live oak (Quercus virginanna). The "moss" is actually Resurrection fern (Polypodium polypodioides). When it's dry, it all but disappears only to come back in 24 hours after a good rain.