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Umbrella Fern (Sticherus cunninghamii) Beautiful fern with umbrella shaped soft fronds about a foot long on erect stems. Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Sticherus cunninghamii,umbrella fern Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Umbrella Fern (Sticherus cunninghamii)

Beautiful fern with umbrella shaped soft fronds about a foot long on erect stems.

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''Sticherus cunninghamii'', also known as the waekura or umbrella fern, 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. The sap is used in traditional Māori Rongoā herbal medicine, and is claimed to have narcotic effects.

Similar species: Gleicheniales
Species identified by Leuba Ridgway
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By Leuba Ridgway

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Uploaded May 20, 2021. Captured Apr 26, 2021 11:57 in Sailors Bay Walking Track, The Palisade, Northbridge NSW 2063, Australia.
  • SZ-10
  • f/3.7
  • 10/300s
  • ISO200
  • 10.99mm