Kingdom Plantae Class Pteridopsida Family Blechnaceae Rank Species | Division Pteridophyta Order Athyriales Genus Blechnum | |
Similar Blechnum discolor, Blechnum procerum, Blechnum chambersii, Adiantum cunninghamii, Blechnum colensoi | ||
Blechnum novae-zelandiae, commonly known as palm-leaf 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.
B. novae-zelandiae has 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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