Lomaria_discolor

<i>Lomaria discolor</i>

Lomaria discolor

Species of fern

Lomaria discolor, synonym Blechnum discolor, commonly called crown fern (Māori: piupiu),[2] is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. This species is endemic to New Zealand.[3] 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.[4]

Quick Facts Crown fern, Scientific classification ...

Spores are produced on specialised fronds. These are more erect, with a dark and shrivelled look.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Hassler, Michael & Schmitt, Bernd (November 2019). "Lomaria discolor". Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World. 8.11. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
  2. [2]
    "Lomaria discolor". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  3. [3]
    Primitive Plants. 2009
  4. [4]
    C. Michael Hogan. 2009
  5. [5]
    Andrew Crowe (1994). Which Native Fern?, p. 39. Auckland: Viking. ISBN 0-670-85549-9.


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