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Athyrium otophorum (Japanese painted fern)
Latin name:
Athyrium otophorum
Common name:
Japanese painted fern
With Athyrium otophorum the new fronds are soft grey-green colourand changes to dark green on maturity. The stipe has a reddish purple giving it the image of being painted on. Goes dormant in winter and in colder areas is almost totally deciduous. Will develop a short upright trunk over time.
Not a New Zealand native
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