King Fern

About

Described as rare on K'gari, this giant rainforest fern produces the largest fronds of any fern species on Earth, growing along creek banks in sheltered, well-drained gullies.

How to spot it

Enormous bipinnate fronds up to 9m long and 2.5m wide, trunk-like rhizome to 1m diameter, distinctive ear-shaped stipules (auricles) up to 15cm.

Found in

• K'gari (Fraser Island)/Great Sandy National Park