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Pneumatopteris penningera
Latin name:
Pneumatopteris penningera
Common name:
Gully fern (Pakau is maori name)
Keywords:
penningera, fern
A tufted ground fern sometimes forming a small trunk.
Not particular about soil type but needs a damp, sheltered position protected from frost.
Fronds can get to 175 cm long on a mature plant.
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