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    • Three photos of different fern rhizomes.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 24 September 2010 Size: 650 KB Referencing Hub media

    When classifying fern species, vegetative characters such as the rhizome become important. The rhizome is the stem of the fern plant. It can be creeping, vertical or erect.

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      Classifying and identifying ferns

      Scientists currently consider that New Zealand has approximately 230 species of fern in about 50 different genera. They are widely distributed throughout the country, including around 42 species ...

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