Oceaniopteris cartilaginea
Introduction '''''Oceaniopteris cartilaginea''''', synonym '''''Blechnum cartilagineum''''', is known as the '''gristle fern''' or '''soft water fern'''. It is a resilient and abundant fern growing in eastern Australia, seen in rainforest and eucalyptus forest. The new growth is often pink or reddish in colour.It is very tolerant of dry conditions once established in a shady area.
References * Plant Net http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Blechnum~cartilagineum Retrieved 8 September 2009