Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
Contain ferns.
Contains 10 genera and 240 species.
Large much divided leaves
Genus: Pterdium: Bracken
Contains 10 species.
Large highly divided leaves.
Location whole world except Antarctica.
No seeds or fruit.
Underground roots lead to new fronds. Can be 1m away.
Toxic to most animals.
Pioneer plant. Colonise vacant land. Can increase its range by 3 % a year.
Slow to colonise health biodiverse vegetation.
A threat to biodiversity.
It inhibits other plants.
Species: Pteridium Esculentum: Bracken Fern
Occurs in areas which have been previously cleared.
Fronds are 1 to 3m long on slender green/brown stems.
Location: all states except NT. New Zealand Pacific Islands.
Quick to colonise disturbed areas.
? weed
Creates a favourable environment for many insects.
The Maori ate the rhizomes.
The fronds contain toxins or carcinogens.
Contain ferns.
Contains 10 genera and 240 species.
Large much divided leaves
Genus: Pterdium: Bracken
Contains 10 species.
Large highly divided leaves.
Location whole world except Antarctica.
No seeds or fruit.
Underground roots lead to new fronds. Can be 1m away.
Toxic to most animals.
Pioneer plant. Colonise vacant land. Can increase its range by 3 % a year.
Slow to colonise health biodiverse vegetation.
A threat to biodiversity.
It inhibits other plants.
Species: Pteridium Esculentum: Bracken Fern
Occurs in areas which have been previously cleared.
Fronds are 1 to 3m long on slender green/brown stems.
Location: all states except NT. New Zealand Pacific Islands.
Quick to colonise disturbed areas.
? weed
Creates a favourable environment for many insects.
The Maori ate the rhizomes.
The fronds contain toxins or carcinogens.