11009-02124 Rasp fern, or pukupuku (Blechnum parrisiae) thrives in exposed, poorly drained clay soils so is often found growing alongside tracks and clearings. The pink in their new fronds is the result of red pigments called anthocyanins, which act as a 'sunscreen' to protect the growing tips of the new fronds. Little Barrier Island *
DSC_2735 Mountain kiokio (Parablechnum montanum) 'pink' fronds, are the result of red pigments called anthocyanins, which act as a sunscreen' to protect the growing tips of the new leaves. Grows from Mt Pirongia south, on the North, South, Chatham, Antipodes, Auckland and Campbell Islands. Col Lyall, Campbell Island *
DSC_2736 Mountain kiokio (Parablechnum montanum) 'pink' fronds, are the result of red pigments called anthocyanins, which act as a sunscreen' to protect the growing tips of the new leaves. Grows from Mt Pirongia south, on the North, South, Chatham, Antipodes, Auckland and Campbell Islands. Col Lyall, Campbell Island *
