Lime fern facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lime fern |
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Pneumatopteris
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pennigera
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The Pneumatopteris pennigera, often called lime fern, gully fern, feather fern, or piupiu, is a small fern. You can find it growing in southeastern Australia and New Zealand. This fern loves to grow near streams and in open forest areas.
All About the Lime Fern
The lime fern is a fascinating plant. It's known by several common names, which helps people identify it easily. Its scientific name, Pneumatopteris pennigera, helps scientists around the world know exactly which plant they are talking about.
Where Does the Lime Fern Grow?
This fern is mostly found in Tasmania and Victoria in Australia, and across New Zealand. Interestingly, there's also a record of it being seen in Queensland, which is a state in northern Australia. However, it's not reliably found in New South Wales, which is located between Queensland and the other places where the fern is common.
