Blechnum cartilagineum

2 Gristle Fern at Mount Taylor

Blechnum cartilagineum at Mount Taylor - suppressed
Blechnum cartilagineum at Mount Taylor - suppressed
Blechnum cartilagineum at Mount Taylor - suppressed
Blechnum cartilagineum at Mount Taylor - suppressed
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Identification history

Blechnum cartilagineum 15 Apr 2024 Tapirlord
Blechnum nudum 10 Apr 2024 CarbonAI
Blechnum cartilagineum 10 Apr 2024 HarleyB

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Significant sighting

Tapirlord noted:

15 Apr 2024

This is a spectacular find of a rare species that is typically found in much wetter habitat. Well done!!

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • False In flower

Species information

  • Blechnum cartilagineum Scientific name
  • Gristle Fern Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • 92 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
  • Synonyms

    Oceaniopteris cartilaginea

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