Pteridium esculentum

Bracken at Mount Painter

Pteridium esculentum at Mount Painter - 21 Jun 2024
Pteridium esculentum at Mount Painter - 21 Jun 2024
Pteridium esculentum at Mount Painter - 21 Jun 2024
Pteridium esculentum at Mount Painter - 21 Jun 2024
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Identification history

Pteridium esculentum 21 Jun 2024 Tapirlord
Polystichum proliferum 21 Jun 2024 CarbonAI
Unidentified 21 Jun 2024 lbradley

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2 comments

lbradley wrote:
   21 Jun 2024
I just checked and it looks like this is the same fern Cath submitted in Feb 2024. It was identified as bracken although as Cath noted, Ned submitted this fern and it was identified as a mother shield fern so I think Ned’s sighting needs to be corrected.
dcnicholls wrote:
   21 Jun 2024
possibly bracken not P proliferum

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Nearby sightings

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Monolepta minima (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2024 by CathB
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Luzula ovata (Pyramid Woodrush) at Cook, ACT - 8 Oct 2024 by CathB
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 Sep 2024 by CathB
Acizzia sp. (genus) (Unidentified wattle psyllid) at Cook, ACT - 22 Sep 2024 by CathB
Ranunculus lappaceus (Australian Buttercup) at Cook, ACT - 22 Sep 2024 by CathB
Heliocosma (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 Sep 2024 by CathB
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2024 by CathB
Deliochus idoneus (A leaf curling spider) at Cook, ACT - 6 Aug 2024 by CathB
Opisthoncus serratofasciatus (Chevronned jumper) at Cook, ACT - 6 Aug 2024 by CathB
Ochetellus sp. (genus) (Black House Ant) at Cook, ACT - 5 Aug 2024 by CathB
Erica lusitanica (Spanish Heath ) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jul 2024 by CathB
Pteridium esculentum (Bracken) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2024 by CathB
Eirone sp. (genus) (A flower wasp) at Mount Painter - 19 Feb 2024 by CathB
Rhinotia suturalis (Belid weevil) at Mount Painter - 19 Feb 2024 by CathB
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Mount Painter - 19 Feb 2024 by CathB
Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Mount Painter - 19 Feb 2024 by CathB
Heliocosma argyroleuca (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Mount Painter - 19 Feb 2024 by CathB
Scieropepla polyxesta (A Gelechioid moth (Xyloryctidae)) at Mount Painter - 19 Feb 2024 by CathB
Clarana clarana (A Tortricid moth) at Mount Painter - 19 Feb 2024 by CathB
Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at Mount Painter - 12 Feb 2024 by CathB
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Mount Painter - 30 Jan 2024 by CathB
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Mount Painter - 29 Jan 2024 by CathB
Sericesthis nigrolineata (Dusky pasture scarab) at Mount Painter - 11 Jan 2024 by CathB
Laetiporus portentosus (White Punk) at Mount Painter - 7 Jan 2024 by SarahHnatiuk
Hypericum gramineum (Small St Johns Wort) at Mount Painter - 2 Jan 2024 by CathB
Meritastis ursina (A Tortricid moth) at Mount Painter - 26 Dec 2023 by CathB
Euciodes suturalis (Fungus weevil) at Mount Painter - 10 Nov 2023 by CathB
Erigeron karvinskianus (Seaside Daisy) at Belconnen, ACT - 13 Oct 2023 by CathB
Cyrtophora moluccensis (Tent spider) at Cook, ACT - 14 Apr 2023 by CathB
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by CathB
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Undefined Area - 22 Mar 2023 by CathB
Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by CathB
Monolepta juno at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by CathB
Stephanopis sp. (genus) (Knobbly crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by CathB
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Cook, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by CathB
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Mount Painter - 19 Mar 2023 by CathB
Novakiella trituberculosa (Common Novakiella) at Cook, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by CathB
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB
Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by CathB
Monophlebidae sp. (family) (Mealy Bugs) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB
Nabis sp. (genus) (Damsel bug) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB
Trichocolletes sp. (genus) (Spring Bee) at Cook, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Tammy
Aradellus cygnalis (An assassin bug) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jul 2022 by CathB
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2022 by CathB
Poneridia macdonaldi (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by CathB
Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Cook, ACT - 15 Mar 2022 by drakes
Cyclosa sp. (genus) (Trashline Orbweaver) at Cook, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by CathB
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by CathB
Rhytiphora albocincta (Longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 11 Feb 2022 by CathB
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Cook, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by drakes
Adelium pustulosum (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by CathB
Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes
Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes
Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by drakes
Bombyliidae (family) (Unidentified Bee fly) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by drakes
Cyperus sanguinolentus (A Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by drakes
Pinara cana (Neat Pinara) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by CathB
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Dicranolaius villosus (Melyrid flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB
Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB
Senecio bathurstianus (Rough Fireweed) at Cook, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by drakes
Sphaerophoria macrogaster (Hover Fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB
Trifolium campestre (Hop Clover) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes
Sisyrinchium rosulatum (Scourweed) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes
Homotrysis sp. (genus) (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Cook, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by drakes
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cook, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by CathB
Veronica calycina (Hairy Speedwell) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB
Heliocosma (genus - immature) (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Mount Painter - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB
Venatrix pictiventris (Four-spotted Huntress) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Holt, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Leucopogon or Styphelia sp. (A Beard-heath) at Holt, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Campylopus introflexus at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB
Lepidoscia arctiella (Tower Case Moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Sep 2021 by CathB
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Sep 2021 by CathB
Pteridium esculentum (Bracken) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by NedJohnston
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by CathB
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 13 Sep 2021 by CathB
Paederus sp. (genus) (Whiplash rove beetle) at Holt, ACT - 10 Sep 2021 by CathB
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Microtropesa sp. (genus) (Tachinid fly) at Cook, ACT - 8 Sep 2021 by CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Holt, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by CathB
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Cook, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by drakes
Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at Cook, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tammy
Dactylis glomerata (Cocksfoot) at Holt, ACT - 27 Aug 2021 by MattFox
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Cook, ACT - 22 Aug 2021 by Tammy
Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Sword Sedge) at Holt, ACT - 15 Aug 2021 by MattFox
Cheilanthes sp. (Rock Fern) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jul 2021 by MattFox
Cortinarius austrovenetus (Green Skinhead) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jun 2021 by drakes
Oudemansiella gigaspora group (Rooting Shank) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jun 2021 by drakes
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Holt, ACT - 22 Apr 2021 by drakes
Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by CathB
Eucalyptus cinerea subsp. cinerea (Argyle Apple) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by drakes

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 21 Jun 2024 05:17 PM Recorded on
  • lbradley Recorded by

Species information

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