Polystichum richardii
Polystichum richardii, commonly known as the common shield fern, or pikopiko is a fern found in New Zealand.
| Polystichum richardii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Suborder: | Polypodiineae |
| Family: | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus: | Polystichum |
| Species: | P. richardii |
| Binomial name | |
| Polystichum richardii J.Sm. | |
The common shield fern is found in dry places from the coast to lowland forest areas. The size of the fronds can be up to 50 by 25 centimetres.[1]
Young fronds from the fern were traditionally eaten by the Māori people.[2]
References
- "Hard or common Shield Fern". Taranaki Regional Council. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- "Maori uses: Food plants, Ferns". The University of Auckland. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
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