Polystichum proliferum

Mother Shield Fern at Acton, ACT

Polystichum proliferum at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2014
Polystichum proliferum at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2014
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Identification history

Polystichum proliferum 6 Nov 2014 dcnicholls
Polystichum proliferum 6 Nov 2014 AaronClausen
Unidentified 6 Nov 2014 TimYiu

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3 comments

AaronClausen wrote:
   7 Nov 2014
Just a guess David! We need your expertise here :)
dcnicholls wrote:
   7 Nov 2014
Definitely looks like P. proliferum, though worth looking at the tips of the fronds to see if there are bulbils (little fernlets) which are the diagnostic feature
AaronClausen wrote:
   7 Nov 2014
Great to know David - Tim can you confirm at all?

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  • 6 Nov 2014 12:00 AM Recorded on
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