Tags: Fern.
Blechnum discolor commonly called crown fern (Māori: kiokio) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. As noted by C. Michael Hogan this species is found in a number of forest communities in diverse locations within New Zealand and is sometimes a dominant understory component.Spores are produced on specialised fronds. These are more erect with a dark and shrivelled look.
