Cyrtomium falcatum
An introduced species, found on cliff faces and rocky areas in the upper North Island.
Polystichum sp.
This close-up shows the scaly fronds typical of Polystichum ferns.
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.
This image shows developing sori alongside the veins on the underneath side of the pinna, while the image below shows mature sori.
Dryopteraceae
The ferns in this family have erect rhizomes and very scaly fronds.
