Asplenium oblongifolium facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Asplenium oblongifolium |
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Asplenium
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oblongifolium
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Asplenium oblongifolium is a special type of fern that grows naturally in New Zealand. People often call this plant the shining spleenwort because its leaves can look quite glossy. Its Māori name is huruhuruwhenua.
This fern can be found in many places across New Zealand. It grows on the North Island, the South Island, the Chatham Islands, and even the Kermadec Islands. You can spot it growing from the coast all the way up into the mountains!
About the Shining Spleenwort
The shining spleenwort is a beautiful green plant. Like all ferns, it does not have flowers or seeds. Instead, it reproduces using tiny spores. These spores are usually found on the underside of its leaves.
How Scientists Group This Fern
Scientists like to group living things based on how they are related. This helps us understand the natural world better. Asplenium oblongifolium belongs to a large group of ferns called Asplenium.
In 2020, scientists studied many Asplenium ferns from all over the world. They found that Asplenium oblongifolium is closely related to a few other ferns. These include Asplenium northlandicum, Asplenium obliquum, and Asplenium obtusatum. These related ferns often have leaves that feel a bit leathery.
