Sticherus cunninghamii
| Sticherus cunninghamii | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida / Pteridopsida (disputed) |
| Order: | Gleicheniales |
| Family: | Gleicheniaceae |
| Genus: | Sticherus |
| Species: | S. cunninghamii |
| Binomial name | |
| Sticherus cunninghamii | |
Sticherus cunninghamii, is a New Zealand native fern characterised by its drooping fronds that resemble an umbrella. The fronds are 15 – 30 cm long and it has an erect stalk between 20 and 50 cm high.
The fern is found from lowland to mountainous forest in dry areas often with infertile soil.[1]
References
- ↑ "Umbrella fern (Sticherus cunninghamii)". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 7/5/2012. Check date values in:
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