Dryopteraceae

The ferns in this family have erect rhizones 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 cystostegia

Found in alpine areas in the South Island, and on Mt Taranaki.

Polystichum792

Polystichum sp.

Polystichum0731
Polystichum732

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