Koru Fern

A DigitalNZ Story by Zokoroa

Beauty of fern fronds - the leaves of young fern are coiled in a spiral or koru shape which unfolds to form a new leaf, symbolising going back to new beginnings.

Ferns, Plants, Punga, Ponga, Leaves, Koru, Native plants

Image: Mamaku koru

Mamaku koru

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Kiokio (Blechnum novae-zelandiae)

Kiokio (Blechnum novae-zelandiae)

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: New fern growth; The Koru Mt Pirongia, NZ

New fern growth; The Koru Mt Pirongia, NZ

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Silver fern koru

Silver fern koru

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage