Blechnum cartilagineum (Gristle Fern)
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Blechnum cartilagineum - Gristle Fern
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Blechnum cartilagineum
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GRISTLE FERN FACTS |
Map is from The Atlas of Living Australia web site, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License
Common Name
Gristle Fern
Description
Blechnum cartilagineum is an attractive fern with crowded pale green fronds. Fronds are broad and feathery and about 20cm broad. Young fronds may be pink.
Habitat
open forested areas, dry sclerophyll eucalypt forest
Growth Characteristics
Height: to 1m
Propagation
Fronds containing ripe spores can be placed in a paper bag in a dry and draught-free place. Spores should be released within days. Signs of growth will appear about two to four week after sowing spore.
Classification
| Class: | Polypodiopsida | | Order: | Blechnales | | Family: | Blechnaceae | | Genus: | Blechnum | | Species: | cartilagineum | | Common Name: | Gristle Fern |
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