New Zealand giant Silver Fern. The Koru is the Maori word for the spiral shape of a new unfurling giant silver fern frond.

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The Koru is the Maori word for the spiral shape of a new unfurling giant silver fern frond. It symbolizes new life, growth, strength and peace. The koru is used in a stylised form as the logo of Air New Zealand and as an iconic symbol of New Zealand flora and tourism. The symbol for the All Blacks and the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

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Size: 2551px × 3896px
Location: New Zealand
Photo credit: © Nigel Spiers / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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