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Polystichum braunii

Polystichum braunii
Latin name:
Polystichum braunii
Common name:
braunii
Keywords:
fern, braunii, exotic fern

Rhizomes are erect and slightly scaly. Nice dark green fern which looks best after a season when the clump of the fronds gives it a very strong exposure. Prefers shade and moist conditions and is quite frost hardy.
Not a New Zealand native fern

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