Lau Magamaga | Lauaʻe (Musk Fern)

Words for musk fern (Microsorum scolopendria, Phymatosorus scolopendria) in Polynesian languages: in Polynesian languages:

  • Lau Magamaga (also lau ʻautā) in Sāmoa
  • Lauaʻe in Hawaiʻi
  • Laufale in Tonga
  • Metuapuaʻa in Tahiti

Pasefika Polynesian Dictionary
https://pasefika.com/dictionary

Artwork and video by Jon Apisa 12/11/2020

Colored pencil on paper 8.8" x 5.5" (14cm x 21.6cm)

Lau Magamaga | Lauaʻe (Musk Fern) video on YouTube  Watch the the video above or with this direct link to the YouTube video titled: How to draw a musk fern (Lau Magamaga, Lauaʻe) with color pencil freehand

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