Bowenia serrulata
| Byfield Fern | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Cycadophyta |
| Class: | Cycadopsida |
| Order: | Cycadales |
| Family: | Stangeriaceae |
| Genus: | Bowenia |
| Species: | B. serrulata |
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Bowenia serrulata (W.Bull) Chamb. |
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The Byfield Fern (Bowenia serrulata) is a cycad in the Stangeriaceae family. Its bipinnate fronds, arising from a subterranean caudex, give it the appearance of a fern. However it is not a fern as its vernacular name and appearance suggest. It is endemic to the vicinity of Byfield, Australia.
Bowenia serrulata growing in transition forest near Byfield, in the Capricornia region of Queensland, Australia
Bowenia serrulata growing in transition forest near Byfield, in the Capricornia region of Queensland, Australia
Bowenia serrulata growing in transition forest near Byfield, in the Capricornia region of Queensland, Australia
Pinnae of Bowenia serrulata
Bowenia serrulata growing in transition forest near Byfield, in the Capricornia region of Queensland, Australia
Bowenia serrulata growing in transition forest near Byfield, in the Capricornia region of Queensland, Australia
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