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Old 27th May 2008, 12:26 PM   #16 (permalink)
blair duncanson
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Default Re: ID this New Orleans tree
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Originally Posted by TreeSpecialist View Post
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.
Nice one TS, yet another Oak to learn!
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