Cyathea dealbata

A tree fern, endemic to New Zealand. Under-surface of mature fronds is a silvery-green colour.
Growing to 10 metres.
Common names include Silver Fern, Ponga and Silver Tree fern.

The Silver fern

''Cyathea dealbata'', also known as the silver tree-fern or silver fern, or as ponga /ˈpɒŋə/ or punga /ˈpʌŋə/ , is a species of medium-sized tree fern, endemic to New Zealand. It is a symbol commonly associated with the country both overseas and by New Zealanders themselves.

This fern is known to grow to heights of 10 m or more . The crown is dense, and the fronds tend to be about 4 m long and have a silver-white colouration on the undersides. This distinctive silver colouration.. more

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Similar species: Cyatheales

Species identified by Ruth Spigelman