Lomaria discolor, synonym Blechnum discolor, commonly called crown fern (Māori: piupiu),[2] is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae.

[3] As noted by C. Michael Hogan, this species is found in a number of forest communities in diverse locations within New Zealand, and is sometimes a dominant understorey component.

[4] Spores are produced on specialised fronds.

These are more erect, with a dark and shrivelled look.

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