Jan 22, 2020
Plant of the Day
Wednesday 22 January 2020
In moist microclimates of the Ethiopian Highland forests were wonderful groups of Cyathea manniana (sheshino, spiky tree fern). The stems of this fern are preferred by local communities for house and fencing construction as they are resistant to termites and decay. The fronds have been used for medicinal treatments. The cylinder in the larger tree is a beehive, the local honey is delicious.
Jill Raggett