Dicksonia antarctica
Tree fern
Evergreen fern
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The Dicksonia antarctica plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Dicksoniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tree fern.

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Latin Name:  Dicksonia antarctica
Common Name:  Tree fern
Family:  Dicksoniaceae
Author:  Labill.
 
Known Hazards:  Although we have found no reports of toxicity for this species, a number of ferns contain carcinogens so some caution is advisable[200]. Many ferns also contain thiaminase, an enzyme that robs the body of its vitamin B complex. In small quantities this enzyme will do no harm to people eating an adequate diet that is rich in vitamin B, though large quantities can cause severe health problems. The enzyme is destroyed by heat or thorough drying, so cooking the plant will remove the thiaminase[172].
 
Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:  4
 
Habitat:  Damp sheltered woodland slopes and moist gullies[144].

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