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Blechnum cartilagineum (Blechnaceae)

Blechnum cartilagineum (gristle fern) is rare native ground fern only known in Tasmania from a few creeks in western and northern. It is a moderately large ground fern. The fronds are often quite hard. The distinctive feature is that unlike all the other Blechnum species in Tasmania, the fertile fronds look similar to the leaves.
 

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