Bjorn IdleMar 14

Fronds of Kōwaowao aka Hound's Tongue Fern (Microsorum pustulatum), growing beside the road near Oban, Stewart Island Rakiura

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Show threadPlantwizardMar 14
@BjornIdle Native I presume? Any idea of the hardiness? I'm eyeing those sporangia..........
Show threadBjorn Idle
@Plantwizard Yep, native fern to NZ. It's described as having "moderate" hardiness to frost. Full info here if you'd like it (https://www.nativeplants.nz/microsorum-pustulatum.html)
Kōwaowao (Microsorum pustulatum) | NZ Native Plants

Microsorum Pustulatum (Kōwaowao): Guide to this native NZ fern. Includes care, propagation, ecology, and cultural significance.

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Show threadPlantwizardMar 15
@BjornIdle Sadly I don't think it would be hardy most years for me. We can get down to -10C some years although this year has been very mild. FYI, it's had a couple of Latin name changes in recent years. Those damned taxonomists can be really annoying some times.