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The silver fern may grow to over 30 feet in height and has a dense crown of fronds at the top. The tree's trunk has brown scales with small, fine hairs.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt stores water in its seam.
It natures itself in the soil and nutrients ready for the winter.
A fern adapts to certain climates and weather if it has enough sunlight, water and nutrients.
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∙ 16y agoThe plant, The Silver Tree Fern is endemic to New Zealand, it is used as the logo for many of their sports teams and "The Silver Ferns" is also the name for the national Netball team.
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∙ 13y agoThe Silver Fern, (Ponga) is a tree fern that may be found in suitable forest areas, throughout most of New Zealand below 1000m, and north of about Dunedin.
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∙ 13y agoit prefers the light and water...
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What famous team uses the silver fern emblem?
the silver fern netball team from nz
What is the biggest fern?
Cyathea medullaris, popularly known as the Black Tree Fern, is the largest tree fern in the world. New Zealand
What are 5 different ferns with their names?
Asparagus fern (asparigus springeri) Boston Fern, Fishtail fern, rabbit's foot fern (furry nodes on roots) Plumosa fern (used in floral decorations) Maidenhair fern (found on the banks of streams, ponds) Australian tree fern.
Why does the silver fern have silver on the underside?
Because its the way the plant grows!
Why do the all blacks have a silver fern?
Because they love you =)
Can a silver fern be tree fern?
yes No, the silver fern can not be a tree fern. Cythea and Alsophila are tree ferns
What is New Zealand's largest tree fern?
The silver tree fern is New Zealand's largest tree fern.
What does' punga' mean in Maori?
In Maori, "punga" refers to a type of tree fern commonly found in New Zealand. It is also known as the silver fern due to the silvery-white undersides of its fronds.
Why is the silver fern an icon of New Zealand?
The Silver Fern, Cyathea dealbata, a large tree fern with a trunk up to 7 - 10 m, and its exceptionally large fronds of 3m or so long. Native to New Zealand, and with its silvery-white frond underside, is a conspicuous plant.
What symbol of New Zealand is used by several of its national sports teams?
The symbole is a silver fern leaf. It is a leaf of the tree fern Cyathea dealbata.
What is a tall plants called?
fern
Where in New Zealand is the Black Fern found?
C. medullaris (Black Tree Fern) is common in lowland forest throughout the North_IslandIsland
What is the habitat for the silver fern?
The silver fern's habitat is in light bush to open country. The fronds are several metres long, and are white on the underside, hence the name Cyathea dealbata.The 'alba' part refers to white. This tree fern will grow up to 8m in height.
Where did the all blacks logo come from?
The name it is claimed was coined by a journalist from the south west of the Uk. During a phone call to his editor of the newspaper he worked for in 1905 the journalist claims to have said, "the visitors ran like all backs such was their skills". The editor heard "ALL BLACKS". this was printed and the name stuck. This is an important point as at the time the Team were called the "Originals" for the tour and were not dressed in all black but in shades of green. The logo is the Silver fern, Cyathea dealbata. This is classed as the National Flower
What is the floral emblem of Christmas Island?
Not a flower but a fern. The Silver fern or Ponga (Maori Name) is a tree fern growing to 10 meters in height. The fronds undersides are a silver colour. It is a common plant in NZ forests forming the understory.
What is new zealand's national floral emblem?
The silver fern, Cyatheaceae dealbata (Ponga or Kaponga).
How many rare plants found in the Philippines?
jade vine fan palm tree fern
