Blechnum cartilagineum (Gristle Fern)

Often a common species occuring in a range of forested communities, widespread up the east coast of Australia from VIC, NSW through to QLD. Less common in inland juridictions. Rare in the ACT, and listed as vulnerable in TAS. Possibly present in SA, but if it does occur then very very rare. 

Blechnum cartilagineum is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands  |  Southern Highlands  |  South Coast  |  Hunter Region  |  New South Wales North Coast


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Species information

  • Blechnum cartilagineum Scientific name
  • Gristle Fern Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • 92 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
  • Synonyms

    Oceaniopteris cartilaginea
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