Pteridium esculentum

Bracken at Paddys River, ACT

Pteridium esculentum at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Pteridium esculentum 31 Jan 2019 michaelb

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Near the Murrumbidgee River; close to the junction with Tuggeranong Creek.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 9 Jan 2019 07:41 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

  • Pteridium esculentum Scientific name
  • Bracken Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Medium Weed or Pest
  • Up to 1295.04m Recorded at altitude
  • 121 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
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