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NameTrichomanes reniforme (Kidney fern). Plate 2. From the book: New Zealand ferns
ProductionMiss Emily Harris; artist; 1890; Nelson
H D Jackson; publisher; 1890; Nelson
H D Jackson; publisher; 1890; Nelson
Classificationrare books
Materialswatercolour, lithographic ink
Materials Summaryhand-coloured lithograph
Dimensionspage: 245mm (width), 306mm (height)
Registration NumberRB001333/002a
Overview
Plate 2 of 12 from Emily Harris' New Zealand Ferns (1890). The hand coloured illustration is accompanied by the following text describing the plant:
Trichomanes reniforme (Kidney fern).
Abundant in forests of both Islands growing on damp and rotten logs. Fronds nearly transparent when fresh. One of the most beautiful and singular ferns; confined to New Zealand.