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Phymatosorus diversifolius (Willd.) Pic. Serm.

kangaroo fern (Polypodiaceae)

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Very localVery strong tendencySW
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Phymatosorus diversifolius differs from Polypodium in having a cuneate leaf-base; it is native to Australia and New Zealand.

Otago, New Zealand; 2009-10-14

 kangaroo fern / Phymatosorus diversifolius: _Phymatosorus diversifolius_ differs from _Polypodium_ in having a cuneate leaf-base; it is native to Australia and New Zealand.

The sori of Phymatosorus diversifolius are sunk into the lower leaf surface, forming protruding bumps on the leaf’s upper surface.

Tasman, New Zealand; 2009-10-26

 kangaroo fern / Phymatosorus diversifolius: The sori of _Phymatosorus diversifolius_ are sunk into the lower leaf surface, forming protruding bumps on the leaf’s upper surface.

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