Blechnum minus
Common Name:
Soft Water-fern
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Murray Mallee, Lowan Mallee, Wimmera, Riverina, Snowfields (DEJKNPRSTVWXZ) also SA, Qld, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Stream beds and creek banks
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Flower Description:
N/A
Habit:
Spreading fern 40-200 cm tall
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Fertile and sterile fronds appear different. Pinnae on sterile fronds are shortly stalked and get smaller and more widely spaced towards the base of the frond
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria