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Rasp fern

Doodia australis

Rasp fern
Photo: Peter de Lange, CC0
Family
Blechnaceae (Blechn family)
Grows as
Fern

About

Doodia australis, known as the rasp fern, pukupuku, fragrant fern, or by its synonym Blechnum parrisiae, is a fern species native to New Zealand, and also present in Australia.

Where it grows

Doodia australis is found in New Zealand, on the North Island, Kermadec Islands, Manawatāwhi / Three Kings Islands, and the northern South Island, as well as on Australia, Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island. The species prefers coastal or lowland sites, and can sometimes become a weed in urban environments.

Other Doodia plants

Doodia aspera · Small Rasp Fern · Doodia linearis · Doodia maxima · Doodia media · Hacksaw fern

Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Doodia australis by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.

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