Mountain Tree Fern

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Cyathea colensoi

Mountain Tree Fern, a reference photo
Photo: Public domain

Alsophila colensoi, also known as the creeping tree fern, mountain tree fern or golden tree fern, is a species of tree fern native to New Zealand, from the southern part of the North Island south to Stewart Island. It grows in submontane to montane forest in damp areas, particularly near the tree line.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Mountain Tree Fern 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Order
Cyatheales
Family
Cyatheaceae
Genus
Cyathea
Species
Cyathea colensoi

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