Blechnum penna-marina
Antarctic Hard Fern, Alpine Water Fern
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aspleniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Blechnum penna-marina (commonly known as Antarctic Hard-fern or Alpine Water Fern) is a fern belonging to the Aspleniaceae family. Found natively in the Antarctic botanical region, Australasia, and South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Blechnum, which contains over 200 distinct species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ANTARCTIC, AUSTRALASIA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, Southern South America, Subantarctic Islands, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Amsterdam-St.Paul Is., Antipodean Is., Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Chatham Is., Chile Central, Chile South, Crozet Is., Falkland Is., Juan Fernández Is., Kerguelen, Macquarie Is., Marion-Prince Edward Is., New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Peru, South Georgia, Tasmania, Tristan da Cunha, Victoria
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Ireland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms