Trichomanes reniforme

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Trichomanes reniforme

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Pteridophyta
Class: Pteridopsida
Order: Hymenophyllales
Family: Hymenophyllaceae
Genus: Trichomanes
Species: T. reniforme
Binomial name
Trichomanes reniforme

Kidney fern (Trichomanes reniforme) is a filmy fern species native to New Zealand. It commonly grows on the forest floor of open native bush. Indivudual kidney-shaped ferns stand about 5-10 cm tall. They shrivel when they dry out, but open up again when moisture returns. In the Māori language they are also called Raurenga.