Blechnum novae-zelandiae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Pteridophyta |
Class: | Pteridopsida |
Order: | Athyriales |
Family: | Blechnaceae |
Genus: | Blechnum |
Species: | B. novae-zelandiae |
Binomial name | |
Blechnum novae-zelandiae T.C.Chambers & P.A.Farrant |
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.