Family:
Blechnaceae
Blechnum nudum
Fishbone Water Fern
Other Names:
Regional Subspecies:
Occurrence:
Regional:
Predominantly east of the Hume Highway.
Habitat & Site Selection:
Often creekbanks in open forest, or low-lying poorly-drained areas on slopes. Prefers moist soil and semi-shade.
Habit:
Tufted ground fern with rhizome and erect fronds 25-60 cm long. Sometimes forms black fibrous trunk to 1 m high. Often forms colonies.
Propagation:
From offsets of rootstock or from spore.
VALUES:
Land Protection:
Useful for stabilising streambanks where naturally occurring.
Wildlife:
Probably provides refuge for frogs and native insects.
Ornamental:
Excellent and popular container or fernery plant. Hardy and easily grown.