Rare Fern Discovery in New Zealand: Mingzhu Nerval’s Botanical Exploration
2019-02-15
Hiking in New Zealand, admiring and collecting ferns
At Mingzhu Nerval, our passion for botanical exploration takes us to the most remote corners of the world in search of unique plant species. On a recent expedition to Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand, we encountered the spectacular Leptopteris superba, a fern with delicate, spongy fronds resembling giant green feathers.
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Hills of tree ferns @Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Leptopteris superba
Heart-shaped fiddleheads
Looks like in fairytales
For a long time Antoine has been dreaming to see a C. medullaris in its native world
Jurassic landscapes…
Antoine’s parents joined the expedition!
How beautiful are the black fronds of the Black Fern
Diving into beauty
A nursery fully dedicated to NZ native ferns!!
It is the first time that we see this specie of fern. It has spongy fronds look like large, long feathers of intense green. Apparently it’s called Leptopteris superba… and it is indeed superbly beautiful! @Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand
The superb Leptopteris superba
@Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand