Microsorum scandens

1 Fragrant Fern at Morton National Park

Microsorum scandens at Morton National Park - 25 Mar 2024
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Microsorum scandens 26 Mar 2024 plants

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3 comments

Tapirlord wrote:
   26 Mar 2024
Cool! How does this one differ from Blechnum patersonii, the two seem somewhat similar?
plants wrote:
   26 Mar 2024
M.scandens (a climber) does have simple (un-lobed) as well as lobed fronds. B.patersonii, creekside habitat, has dark green thicker fronds.
Tapirlord wrote:
   26 Mar 2024
Sweet, thanks!

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 25 Mar 2024 09:48 AM Recorded on
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  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

  • Microsorum scandens Scientific name
  • Fragrant Fern Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 850m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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