Parablechnum novae-zelandiae, synonym Blechnum novae-zelandiae, commonly known as palm-leaf fern or kiokio, is a species of fern found in New Zealand. It can often be found growing in clay soil on embankments and roadsides.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Kiokio being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Blechnum triangularifolium
- Blechnum minus
- Blechnum montanum
- Blechnum camfieldii
- Blechnum chilense
- Oceaniopteris cartilaginea
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Polypodiopsida
- Order
- Polypodiales
- Family
- Blechnaceae
- Genus
- Blechnum
- Species
- Blechnum novae-zelandiae
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