Kingdom Plantae Order Athyriales Genus Blechnum
L. Higher classification Blechnum | Division Pteridophyta Family Blechnaceae Scientific name Blechnum discolor Rank Species | |
Similar Blechnum, Cyathea smithii, Polystichum vestitum, Blechnum penna‑marina, Dicksonia squarrosa | ||
Blechnum discolor commonly called crown fern (Māori: kiokio), is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. As noted by C. Michael Hogan, this species is found in a number of forest communities in diverse locations within New Zealand, and is sometimes a dominant understory component.
Spores are produced on specialised fronds. These are more erect, with a dark and shrivelled look.
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