Asplenium oblongifolium
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Shining spleenwort
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAsplenium oblongifolium is a native species of fern from New Zealand. The plant's common name is shining spleenwort and its Māori name is huruhuruwhenua. A. oblongifolium is found on the North, South, Chatham and Kermadec Islands, and is found from the coast to the mountains.
Description
A small fern. The fronds are dark green and shiny. They can be 1.5 m long. The spore bodies (sori) are long and narrow under the leaf.
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Edible Uses
The young shoots or fiddleheads are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young shoots or fiddleheads are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. In New Zealand it grows from the coast to the mountains. It is usually in shady places. In Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Where It Grows
Australia, New Zealand*, Tasmania,
Also Known As
Huruhuru whenua, Paranako, Paretao
References (1)
- Crowe, A., 1997, A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Penguin. p 120
