FERN

KioKio fern

Kio Kio

Parablechnum novae-zelandiae, commonly known as palm-leaf fern, mountain fern or Kiokio, is a species of fern found in New Zealand. It can often be found growing in clay soil on embankments and roadsides. They have long fronds that grow up to 2 metres long by 50 cm wide. They are pink when new and as they age they turn green and darken.

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Rārahu

Pteridium known as bracken or Rārahu in mauri is a genus of large, coarse ferns in the family Dennstaedtiaceae. Brackens are noted for their large, highly divided leaves. They are found on all continents except Antarctica and in all environments except deserts, though their typical habitat is moorland. The genus probably has the widest distribution of any fern in the world.

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Rārahu fern
Gully fern

Piu Piu

Pneumatopteris pennigera, commonly known as lime fern, gully fern, feather fern and piupiu, is a small fern found in south eastern Australia and New Zealand. It grows along streams, and is also seen in areas of open forest. This fern is found in Tasmania, Victoria and New Zealand.

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