Blechnum chambersii

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Blechnum chambersii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Pteridophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida /
 Pteridopsida (disputed)
Order: Polypodiales
Family: Blechnaceae
Genus: Blechnum
L.
Species: B. chambersii
Binomial name
Blechnum chambersii

Blechnum chambersii, is a species of hard fern within the family Blechnaceae, found in Australia, New Zealand, Samoa and Fiji.[1]

B. chambersii is commonly called lance water fern, and in New Zealand it is also referred to by its Māori names, nini and rereti.[2]

Distribution

B. chambersii is found in the southeast of Australia as well as on Samoa, Fiji and in New Zealand. B. chambersii is found on the North Island of New Zealand and in many of the coastal forests of South Island of New Zealand.

References

  • Wardle, Peter (1991). Vegetation of New Zealand. CUP Archive. ISBN 978-0-521-25873-9. 
  1. ↑ Peter Wardle. 1991
  2. ↑ "Blechnum chambersii (Nini) Lance Water Fern". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 17 June 2012. 

Line notes

    Species of Blechnum (Hard fern)


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