Silver fern frond, New Zealand (© Alkalyne/Getty Images)
【August 4 2014】A frond of the silver fern, a species endemic to New Zealand, may open to a length of 10 feet or more, and the plant itself may grow to 30 feet. The shape of the furled fronds influenced the symbolic carvings and tattoos of New Zealand’s native Maori culture. Known as the koru – “loop” in Maori – the fern-inspired spiral represents growth and new life.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..