Hi there, I think this is mamaku otherwise known as the black tree fern (Cyathea medullaris) closely related to ponga (in the same genus: Cyathea) but this is lacking the silver frond undersides, the colour of the unfurling fronds and how the plant holds itself also points towards mamaku. cheers
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It's a silver fern, Native to the New Zealand... the leaves are silver on the underside and also our national symbol http://www.thefernbrand.co.nz
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Nigel Parker, at 9:07 am
Hi there, I think this is mamaku otherwise known as the black tree fern (Cyathea medullaris) closely related to ponga (in the same genus: Cyathea) but this is lacking the silver frond undersides, the colour of the unfurling fronds and how the plant holds itself also points towards mamaku. cheers
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Ian Geary, at 8:58 pm
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