This image shows the two sides of the frond of the Silver Fern - the silver is the underside of the frond.
The silver fern is recognised overseas as the national symbol of New Zealand.
The iconic silver fern, from the foetal koru to graceful frond, is a cornerstone of New Zealand culture —
a symbol of national pride and as famous as the All Blacks, who wear the silver fern on their rugby shirts.
The New Zealand Netball team is called The Silver Ferns.
All our sporting teams wear the silver fern emblem when representing New Zealand.