Blechnum discolor commonly called crown fern (Māori: kiokio), is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. This species is found in a number of forest communities in diverse locations within New Zealand, and is sometimes a dominant understory component.
Spores are produced on specialised fronds. These are more erect, with a dark and shrivelled look.
Similar species: Polypodiales
By Thibaud Aronson
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Uploaded Feb 26, 2017. Captured Dec 31, 2016 13:16 in Forestry Rd, Waipoua Kauri Forest 0376, New Zealand.