Two photos of the same black tree fern. Dunedin Botanic Garden, New Zealand.
Photo 1 : taken 09 Dec 2020 ~~/~~ Photo 2 : taken 25 Oct 2020
Entirely coincidental I took both from a similar position. I find it interesting to see the development of the big new frond during the intervening period.
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Cyathea medullaris or mamaku.
— trunks up to 20 m, bearing fronds up to 5 m in length.
Photo 1 : taken 09 Dec 2020
Photo 2 : taken 25 Oct 2020
Text and photos by Liz; Exploring Colour (2020)
Exploring Colour 
That is so beautiful! I love the drama of the black with the delicate green fronds.
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These are outstanding tree ferns, really beautiful!
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