ORANGE COUNTY ZOO
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Irvine Park Railroad
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Giant Chain Fern
Woodwardia fimbriata
This fern can reach heights of 6 feet tall and a width of 9 feet.
This semi-hardy, evergreen fern has huge oblong fronds that are clustered.
It can be found in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
Native American Usage
The Native Americans used the stalks to make baskets.