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Blechnum vulcanium

Latin name:
Blechnum vulcanicum
Common name:
Mountain hard fern. Korokio

Has slightly crinkly and often hairy sterile fronds which hang down. Dull green fronds. Likes damp, rich soil - keep well spaced and not swamped by other ferns to show off.