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The Black Tree Fern (Cyathea medullaris) is a striking evergreen fern native to several Pacific Islands including Chatham Island, Fiji, Marquesas, New Zealand North and South Islands, Pitcairn Island, Society Islands, Tubuai Island, and Vanuatu. Black Tree Fern (Latin: Cyathea medullaris) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Black Tree Fern is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Black Tree Fern is a member native to CTM, FIJ, MRQ, NZN, NZS, and PIT. The Black Tree Fern thrives in partial sun to shade and prefers moist, wet conditions with light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soil types.
Black Tree Fern grows best in USDA zone 8-11, partial sun/shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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