Zealandia pustulata
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Zealandia pustulata

Zealandia Pustulata

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Zealandia pustulata is a species of fern native to eastern Australia and New Zealand. It is commonly referred to as 'kangaroo fern' or 'kangaroo paw fern' as its native range includes Australia and the shape of its mature foliage tends to resemble the shape of a kangaroo's foot. It is also referred to as 'hound's tongue', and as kōwaowao and pāraharaha in the Māori language.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Zealandia
Family
Polypodiaceae
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Zealandia pustulata leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Zealandia pustulata leaf
PLATE 02 · leaf
Zealandia pustulata habit
PLATE 03 · habit