Fig. 32.—The giant moss (Dawsonia superba), 2 feet high, growing on the floor of 
the Waipoua Kauri Forest (North Auckland). The trunk in centre of back- 
ground is that of the nikau-palm (Rhopalostylis sapida). 
{ Photo, L. Cockayne. 
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Fic. 33.—Interior of rain-forest at the base of the Longwood Range (South- 
land), showing the abundance of ferns. Those in the centre are the 
common hard-fern (Blechnwum discolor). [Photo, L. Cockayne. 
4*—Plants. 
