Hypolepis ambigua
| Pigfern | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta |
| Class: | Pteridopsida |
| Order: | Dennstaedtiales |
| Family: | Dennstaedtiaceae |
| Genus: | Hypolepis |
| Species: | H. ambigua |
| Binomial name | |
| Hypolepis ambigua | |
Hypolepis ambigua, (commonly known as pigfern) is a species of fern that grows in New Zealand.[1]
The fern has broad fronds which grow up to 120 cm long, the fronds have mostly colourless hairs and some brown-tinged hairs on the midribs, while the stalks have red-brown or pale-brown bristly hairs. It grows in the shade in moist soil.
References
- ↑ "Hypolepis ambigua". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
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