Lomaria discolor, synonym Blechnum discolor, commonly called crown fern (Māori: piupiu),[2] is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. This species is endemic to New Zealand.[3] 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.[4]

Spores are produced on specialised fronds. These are more erect, with a dark and shrivelled look.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Hassler, Michael & Schmitt, Bernd (November 2019). "Lomaria discolor". Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World. 8.11. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
  2. ^ "Lomaria discolor". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  3. ^ Primitive Plants. 2009
  4. ^ C. Michael Hogan. 2009
  5. ^ Andrew Crowe (1994). Which Native Fern?, p. 39. Auckland: Viking. ISBN 0-670-85549-9.