Anogramma leptophylla
Annual Fern
Delicate tufted annual herb with erect or spreading fronds. Dies down in summer to a tuber formed by the first stage of a fern (gametophyte) which is perennial.
Additional information
- FamilyPteridaceae (syn. Adiantaceae)
- StoreyLower storey
- Size2-8 cm high
- Plant groupingFerns & Fern Allies
- LeavesPale green fronds scattered along stalk; fertile fronds twice divided, leaflets fan-shaped; if infertile fronds, then shorter, deeply lobed and fan-shaped.
- FlowersNon-flowering. Spore cases clustered along veins.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsDamp positions amongst rock ledges and log hollows. Semi shade and dappled shade. Rare plant in the Shire.
- Garden useMoist sheltered fernery.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. Often overlooked because of its size.
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Photographer/s: 1 R. Hill, Australian National Botanic Gardens ©; 2,3 David Francis NatureShare ©
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