Parablechnum novae-zelandiae - New Zealand Plant …
One of the most widespread, abundant and easily recognisable ferns in New Zealand. Widely known by the Maori name “kiokio” Blechnum novae-zelandiae is most conspicuous in areas of high rainfall along roadsides, cliff faces, ravines and river banks.
MWINDO: EPIC MYTH OF AFRICA PART FIFTEEN | Balladeer's Blog
Nov 14, 2015 · At last Mwindo and his captive lifted up the flap of kikoka ferns through which they had descended to the land of the dead days earlier. Mwindo’s Aunt Iyangura was there in the ruins of Tubondo village to greet him and to return the other half of his magic rope to him; the life token that kept her aware that Mwindo was still alive.
Kiokio – Ferns and lycophytes – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New …
Kiokio (Blechnum novae-zelandiae) belongs to the family of hard ferns, the second largest of New Zealand’s fern families. Kiokio is hardy, and is commonly seen on the sides of road cuttings and stream banks in the damper regions of the country.
MWINDO: EPIC MYTH OF AFRICA PART EIGHT - Balladeer's Blog
Oct 17, 2015 · Reaching the jungle outside of Tubondo Shemwindo pulled on a clump of kikoka ferns, ripping back the plants and a layer of the ground they were rooted in. When this flap of kikoka ferns and dirt was peeled open it exposed an entranceway to …
Dicksonia squarrosa - Wikipedia
Dicksonia squarrosa, the New Zealand tree fern, [1] whekī / ˈ f ɛ k iː / or rough tree fern, is a common tree fern endemic to New Zealand. It has a slender black trunk that is usually surrounded by many dead brown fronds.
The Magic Flyswatter (Mwindo, African Epic, Africa, Congo, Zaire)
Hawk flew down. “O Mwindo, your father ran out the other gate. He came to a kikoka fern. He pulled it up by the roots and crawled through the hole. Now he is underground, in the land of the gods. He goes to the village of their chief—Nyamurairi, god of fire.” Mwindo said, “I go to bring home my father.” Iyangura said, “What is this ...
The story of Mwindo | Fate/stay Night Amino - Amino Apps
Jun 27, 2018 · When Mwindo arrived at the kikoka fern, he pulled the plant out of the ground and entered the underworld realm. Mwindo was met by Kahindo, the daughter of Muisa and guardian of the entrance to the underworld, whose repulsive body was …
How to Grow and Care for Japanese Painted Ferns - The Spruce
Jun 2, 2024 · Japanese painted fern is one of the easiest plants to grow and they are known for their colorful, arching, and triangular silvery leaves (fronds) with purplish midribs. These variegated ferns tolerate very acidic soil and deep shade, which are two conditions most plants are not very fond of.
Blechnum novae-zealandiae - Tawapou
Blechnum novae-zealandiae, also known by Maori as Kiokio, is a small fern that is endemic to New Zealand. The Kiokio fern is one of the most widely distributed and common ferns found growing abundantly on clay banks, roadsides and rivers throughout New Zealand.
Classifying and identifying ferns — Science Learning Hub
Their common names may be familiar to you (silver fern, hen and chickens fern) or perhaps you know their Māori name (ponga, mouku). Botanists and other scientists document the characteristics of these ferns for classification and identification.