Dennstaedtiaceae This family has long creeping rhizomes with large divided fronds and sori along the pinna margins. The common bracken fern is an example of this family. |
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Hypolepsis millefolium This fern lives in more open areas. The fronds usually die down in winter, one of the few NZ ferns to do so.In the North Island it is found higher in the ranges, but in the south of the South Island, it can be found at sea level. |
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