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Koru

A young fern frond tightly coiled, also known as koru.

A young fern frond produced from the rhizome. These are characteristically tightly coiled for protection and may be further protected with hairs or scales. Also known as fiddleheads, they uncoil slowly as they mature.

Image acknowledgement: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

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Published: 29 March 2015Updated: 7 May 2020Size: 161.62 KB
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