Dryopteraceae

The ferns in this family have erect rhizomes and very scaly fronds.

Cyrtomiumfalcatum1a

Cyrtomium falcatum

An introduced species, found on cliff faces and rocky areas in the upper North Island.

Cyrtomiumfalcatum1b

This image shows developing sori alongside the veins on the underneath side of the pinna, while the image below shows mature sori.

Cyrtomiumfalcatum1e
Polystichumcystostegia

Polystichum vestitum

Found in mainly in alpine areas in the North Island Island, but is common in the South Island in lowland and montane areas.

Polystichum792

Polystichum sp.

Polystichum0731
Polystichum732

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