Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia

Rock Fern at Hackett, ACT

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Not sure about this one David - do the rock ferns always have these furry white hairs when they are sprouting?

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dcnicholls wrote:

8 Jun 2014

This is another one where two forms share characteristics. The hairs suggest C. distans, but the pinnae shape should allow yo to distinguish. blunt, triangular is C. distans.

AaronClausen wrote:

8 Jun 2014

Thanks David. Ok I went to Mt Painter today and we definitely found real C. distans, so now I know what I'm looking for. On seconds thoughts I reckon this sighting is just a normal rock fern, but it must get the hairs when it's young? Will post a C. distans sighting shortly..!

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Location information

Coordinates 149.177183 -35.242815
Altitude 751.6m
Places Hackett, ACT

Sighting information

4 - 15 Abundance
7 Jun 2014 10:42 AM Recorded on
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AaronClausen NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Ferns and Clubmosses Plants

Species information

Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia Scientific name
Rock Fern Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1434.03m Recorded at altitude
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