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Trichomanes elongatum. Bristle fern.

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Trichomanes rigidum

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Bristle fern

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"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
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