Zealandia pustulata subsp. pustulata

Kangaroo Fern at Paddys River, ACT

Zealandia pustulata subsp. pustulata at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023
Zealandia pustulata subsp. pustulata at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023
Zealandia pustulata subsp. pustulata at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023
Zealandia pustulata subsp. pustulata at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023
Zealandia pustulata subsp. pustulata at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Zealandia pustulata subsp. pustulata 22 Aug 2023 Tapirlord
Blechnum patersonii subsp. patersonii 27 Jan 2023 Tapirlord

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Young plants? Growing on mossy boulders on mountain creek

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natureguy wrote:
   29 Jan 2023
I suspect so given your other sightings in the area, and there aren't really many other possibilities I can think of. @dcnicholls ?
dcnicholls wrote:
   29 Jan 2023
The glossy nature of the fronds suggest it may be a young Microsorum pustulatum, which also grows in the Tidbinbillas. Time, and the development of fertile fronds, will decide

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