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?
2 comments
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.
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..!
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
- AaronClausen Recorded by
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- AaronClausen NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia 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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