Kingdom Plantae Order Polypodiales Genus Blechnum L. Rank Species | Division Pteridophyta Family Blechnaceae Scientific name Blechnum cartilagineum | |
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Class Polypodiopsida /
 Pteridopsida (disputed) Similar Blechnum nudum, Blechnum patersonii, Doodia aspera, Calochlaena dubia, Blechnum wattsii | ||
Blechnum cartilagineum is known as the gristle fern or soft water fern. It is a resilient and abundant fern growing in eastern Australia. Seen in rainforest and eucalyptus forest. New growth is often pink or reddish in colour.
It is very tolerant of dry conditions once established in a shady area.
References
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