Gleichenia alpina

Usually grows in cold exposed habitats such as sub-alpine bogs and swamps.

Underside of the pinna of S. cunninghamii showing the sori either side of the midrib with clusters of 3-5 sporangia.

Sticherus cunninghamii

Easily recognised by the umbrella-like shape of the fronds.

Gleichenia dicarpa

Occurs throughout the country from lowland to subalpine swampy soils.

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Gleicheniaceae

In this family the rachis (the main stem of the frond) divides into two several times.