August 3, 2022

This is known as Shoestring Fern

It can grow from 1 to 23 inches

It is Epiphytic and grows on palm trees

And it's long green strands are reminiscent of Grinches.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: http://floranorthamerica.org/Vittaria_lineata

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