Pteris tremula, Br


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Pteris tremula, Br
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Distribution of Pteris tremula, Br
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Ferns Species:

Family:

Common Name:

Status:

Size:

Pteris tremula

Pteridaceae

Shaking Brake

Non Threatened

Fronds 45cm - 150cm long

Habitat:

Common in the northern forests, scrub clearings and gardens. Native to New Zealand, Australia and Fiji.

Description:

A fast growing tufted ground fern. Stems are red-brown and fronds are divided into long narrow leaflets. The common name of this fern refers to the way its fronds tend to tremble in a breeze. In summer its aroma can be overpowering, and is often called the "stinking fern" because of this, although many people also like the scent.

Distribution:

Found on North Island and in the northern part of South Island up to a height of 1000m. See distribution map (bottom right).

Bibliography:

Andrew Crowe, Which Native Fern: a simple guide to the identification of New Zealand Native Ferns (Penguin Books (NZ) Ltd 1994) p49