''Tmesipteris elongata'' is a fern ally

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to south eastern Australia and

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. Often seen growing on soft tree ferns in moist valleys.

References

Psilotaceae Flora of New Zealand Flora of Victoria (Australia) Flora of Tasmania Epiphytes {{fern-stub