Ophioglossum lusitanicum
Adder's Tongue at Canberra Central, ACT
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| Ophioglossum lusitanicum | MichaelMulvaney | 9 Sep 2016 | |
| Unverified | petersan | 15 Aug 2016 |
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8 comments
16 Aug 2016
Not sure, the leaves look a bit like Eriochilus. In the second photo the leaves look more like Caladenia (Arachnorchis), but a bit too wide, and some of the other leaves also look orhidaceous. I think its worth keeping an eye on these sightings to see how they develop.
24 Aug 2016
I think we need to wait until it does something. Could well be an Ophioglossum.
24 Aug 2016
Peter can you please go back to this site in about two -three weeks and see whether it has put up a spike such as in sighting http://canberranaturemap.org/Community/Sightings/Details/26675 - we don't have many records of Adders Tongue so would appreciate the effort.
9 Sep 2016
Peter given that the plant appears to have been eaten and that an adders tongue was recorded nearby two weeks after this photo was taken. I will confirm it as Adders Tongue as it seems the most likely. Thanks for your efforts and posting.
9 Sep 2016
I was back there yesterday and although the original plants had gone, I located and photographed other examples nearby. I hope they survive as I will keep an eye on them. Interestingly in this area I previously photographed a number of Caledenia but yesterday could find only two - seem there is high attrition rate
9 Sep 2016
Unfortunately both, fern and Caladenia are heavily grazed; Mt Majura would look different if rabbits, hares and roos were managed to the point were natural regeneration could happen...
9 Sep 2016
This provides prima facie evidence of the damage being done by uncontrolled feral pests and roos. It could be the basis for a strong case for the government to act. One of the major benefits of CNM.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.178515-35.251973
- Altitude 687.8m
- Places Canberra Central, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 15 Aug 2016 11:12 AM Recorded on
- petersan Recorded by
- Less than 10cm Plant height
Collections
- petersan Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Ophioglossum lusitanicum Ferns and Clubmosses Plants
Species information
- Ophioglossum lusitanicum Scientific name
- Adder's Tongue Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 4050.8m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Ophioglossum lusitanicum subsp. coriaceum
Record quality
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6 / 7
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