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Parasitic Tri-Vein Fern

පරපෝෂිත ත්‍රි-නාරටි පර්ණාංගය ஒட்டுண்ணி மூன்று நரம்புப் பெரணி

Christella parasitica

Parasitic Tri-Vein Fern
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Overview

Christella parasitica is a species of fern in the Thelypteridaceae family. It is a widespread species found in many parts of the world. In Australia, this fern is recorded from Queensland, Norfolk Island and northern New South Wales. Chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest, Uganda have been observed self-medicating with Christella parasitica when they are injured.

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (EN): Christella parasitica — CC BY-SA 4.0