Hymenophyllum villosum is an upland relative of H. sanguinolentum, and differs in being hairy and lacking the soral crests. Both species curl their fronds during drought, but (slowly) unfurl on rehydration (give it a go when you next see a curled filmy fern). Photo Leon Perrie. © Te Papa.Read more
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