Silver Fern Cappuccino Postcard

Cyathea dealbata, or the silver tree fern or silver fern (kaponga or ponga in the Māori language), is a species of medium-sized tree fern, endemic to New Zealand.[1] It is a symbol commonly associated with the country both overseas and by New Zealanders themselves. The koru symbol found in Māori art is inspired by the shape of a young ponga frond. Silver fern leaves appear on the Coat of arms of New Zealand. Many New Zealanders get a tattoo of a Silver Fern, as a statement of being from New Zealand. Some alternative flags for New Zealand, such as the silver fern flag, use the Silver fern. Many sports teams in New Zealand use the silver fern as a logo.