Trichomanes elongatum. Bristle fern.
Previous names
Trichomanes rigidum
Common names
Medicinal
"Used by the Maories as an Anthelmintic. the fronds are infused." (Charles Jeffs, 1888, note on pressed specimen in King Tawhiao Collection, Te Papa). [An anthelmintic is used to expel parasitic worms. Ed.]
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11 March 2014
11 March 2014