Blechnum cartilagineum
Common Name:
Gristle-fern
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Grampians, Midlands, Otway Range, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (DJKNPRSTVWZ) also Qld, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Moist open gullies as well as drier, more exposed sites. Can become the dominant understory plant (eg. In some areas of Sealers Swamp)
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Flower Description:
N/A
Habit:
Ground fern to 150 cm tall
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Fertile and sterile fronds appear similar, pinnae are attached by wide bases
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria