Lomaria discolor explained

Lomaria discolor, synonym Blechnum discolor, commonly called crown fern (Māori: piupiu),^[1] is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. This species is endemic to New Zealand.^[2] As noted by C. Michael Hogan, this species is found in a number of forest communities in diverse locations within New Zealand, and is sometimes a dominant understory component.^[3]

Spores are produced on specialised fronds. These are more erect, with a dark and shrivelled look.^[4]

References

• C. Michael Hogan. 2009. Crown Fern: Blechnum discolor, Globaltwitcher.com, ed. N. Stromberg
• Primitive Plants. 2009. True Ferns

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lomaria discolor. 2020-10-20. New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. en.
2. Primitive Plants. 2009
3. C. Michael Hogan. 2009
4. Andrew Crowe (1994). Which Native Fern?, p. 39. Auckland: Viking. .