Cheilanthes distans

Bristly Cloak Fern at Farrer, ACT

Cheilanthes distans at Farrer, ACT - 26 Apr 2014
Cheilanthes distans at Farrer, ACT - 26 Apr 2014
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Cheilanthes distans 27 May 2014 julielindner

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5 comments

AaronClausen wrote:
   28 May 2014
That's a stunning image Julie. What a great sighting. Now I know what I'm looking for when trying to spot C. distans. Cheers.
SheOak82 wrote:
   31 May 2014
These are really hard to spot!
dcnicholls wrote:
   31 May 2014
Yes, clearly C.distans. No mistaking it for the "hairy" habitat forms of C. austrotenuifolia, or C. sieberi. Nice image. You can also find it near Ginninderra Falls, Mount Painter and (harder to find) Mt Stromlo. DN
AaronClausen wrote:
   1 Jun 2014
I am still a C.distans virgin David, would love to spot this fern. Might try to find one tomorrow..
dcnicholls wrote:
   1 Jun 2014
Aaron, the key characteristics are the unfurling fronds with thick white hairs, and the triangular shaped pinnae, The photo is a perfect example.

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