Bats Wing Fern (Histiopteris incisa)
The bats wing fern is a remarkably adaptable plant. It likes moist situations, and can be found in a large variety of habitats. It can dominate an area, forming a large colony.
I've seen it grow on the cool temperate rainforests, over 1000 metres above sea level, underneath Antarctic Beech trees in full shade. Also, it's common on the sub tropical Lord Howe Island at sea level in full sun. It's a common plant here in Sydney.
At this carpark at the suburb of Greenwich. These south facing sandstone cliffs are a haven for ferns. Todea barbara is common here. There's a large variety of ferns, including some quite surprising species. Lycopodiella cernua, Psilotum nudum and Tmesipteris truncata, just to name three.
Congratulations to the local council and the bush care people, this site is in good shape regarding weeds. One weed is too many, but it's looking good all the same.
If I turned the camera the other way, there would be a great picture. Of Sydney city and the Sydney Harbour bridge.
Bats Wing Fern (Histiopteris incisa)
The bats wing fern is a remarkably adaptable plant. It likes moist situations, and can be found in a large variety of habitats. It can dominate an area, forming a large colony.
I've seen it grow on the cool temperate rainforests, over 1000 metres above sea level, underneath Antarctic Beech trees in full shade. Also, it's common on the sub tropical Lord Howe Island at sea level in full sun. It's a common plant here in Sydney.
At this carpark at the suburb of Greenwich. These south facing sandstone cliffs are a haven for ferns. Todea barbara is common here. There's a large variety of ferns, including some quite surprising species. Lycopodiella cernua, Psilotum nudum and Tmesipteris truncata, just to name three.
Congratulations to the local council and the bush care people, this site is in good shape regarding weeds. One weed is too many, but it's looking good all the same.
If I turned the camera the other way, there would be a great picture. Of Sydney city and the Sydney Harbour bridge.