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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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Parasitic Tri-vein Fern being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Polypodiopsida
- Order
- Polypodiales
- Family
- Thelypteridaceae
- Genus
- Christella
- Species
- Christella parasitica
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