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Screw fern
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Screw fern at Ferndale Park, Chatswood West, Australia
Scientific classification
Genus:
Lindsaea
Species:
linearis
Synonyms
  • Adiantum lineare (Sw.) Poir.
  • Lindsaea trilobata Colenso
  • Lindsaea lunata Willd.
  • Lindsaya linearis orth. var. F.Muell.

Lindsaea linearis is known as the screw fern, as the fronds may have a twisting appearance. A small fern of widespread distribution in many parts of Australia. Found in a variety of habitats, often near swamps or moist places. By rocks, heathland or open forest. It has a dark stem, unlike the similar necklace fern, which is green.

The screw fern was first described by Swedish botanist Olof Swartz in 1801, and still bears its original name.

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