Blechnum chambersii

Common name: 

Lance Water-fern

Family: 

Blechnaceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

Wannon, Midlands, Victorian Volcanic Plain, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Gippsland Highlands, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (DEJKNPRSTVWZ) also SA, Qld, NSW, Tas

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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Near creeks in shady, moist forests1

Flower description:

N/A

Habit:

Fern to 55 cm tall1

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

Fertile and sterile fronds appear different- fertile fronds have fine pinnae and are flaccid. Sterile fronds have pinnae which are attached by broad bases1

Images:
Image of Blechnum chambersii
Image of Blechnum chambersii Image: Ruby Wilson
Links to more images:

Atlas of Living Australia

Links to description of this species:

ANBG

Yarra Ranges

Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

1 Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria