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Leptopteris superba

Leptopteris superba (Colenso) C.Presl
Leptopteris superba
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Leptopteris superba, known as Prince of Wales feathers or common crape fern, is a fern species in the genus Leptopteris, part of the Osmundaceae family. It is native to the North and South Islands of New Zealand and was first described in 1848.

Description

Leptopteris superba is a member of the Osmundaceae family and is found in New Zealand. It is commonly referred to as Prince of Wales feathers or common crape fern. This species is part of the genus Leptopteris and was published in 1848.

Distribution

New Zealand North · New Zealand South

Synonyms

Osmunda superbaTodea superba

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