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This is a list of native New Zealand ferns. These are the true ferns in the Division Pteridophyta that are native to New Zealand . The ferns of Alsophila , Sphaeropteris and Dicksonia are tree ferns that can grow quite high, all the other genus groups are that of ground, climbing or perching ferns.
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Asplenium bulbiferum, known as mother spleenwort, is a fern species native to New Zealand only. It is also called hen and chicken fern and, in the Māori language, pikopiko, mouku or mauku. Its fronds are eaten as a vegetable. It grows small bulbils on top of its fronds. Once grown to about 5 cm (2.0 in), these offspring fall off and, provided ...
A European woman and a Māori chief flank the left and right sides, identifying New Zealand as a bicultural nation (European New Zealanders and Māori). The figures are supported by the silver fern, a native plant. The St Edward's Crown is a reminder that New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy. [4] National anthems "God Defend New Zealand"
Alsophila tricolor, synonym Cyathea dealbata, [1] commonly known as the silver fern [2] or silver tree-fern, [3] or as ponga / ˈ p ɒ ŋ ə / or punga / ˈ p ʌ ŋ ə / (from Māori kaponga or ponga), [note 1] is a species of medium-sized tree fern, endemic to New Zealand. The fern is usually recognisable by the silver-white colour of the ...
For the purposes of this category, 'New Zealand' is politically defined in accordance with the World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions. It is divided into the following five phytogeographic regions: Antipodean Islands, Chatham Islands, Kermadec Islands, New Zealand North, and New Zealand South.
Dicksonia squarrosa, the New Zealand tree fern, [1] whekī / ˈ f ɛ k iː / or rough tree fern, is a common tree fern endemic to New Zealand. It has a slender black trunk that is usually surrounded by many dead brown fronds.
Zealandia pustulata ranges from southeastern Queensland through New South Wales to Victoria on the Australian mainland, and to Tasmania, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, New Zealand's North and South Islands, and the Chatham, Kermadec, and Antipodes islands. [2] Zealandia pustulata is widespread and commonly described as both a lithophyte and ...