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Fairy Fern - Odontosoria chinensis I used the INaturalist app to identify this species. I also found on ALA that this fern has not been found in Australia. I am however sure that this is Odontosoria chinensis. Australia,Eamw ferns,Eamw flora,Fall,Geotagged,Illaroo NSW,Lace Fern,Odontosoria chinensis Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Fairy Fern - Odontosoria chinensis

I used the INaturalist app to identify this species. I also found on ALA that this fern has not been found in Australia. I am however sure that this is Odontosoria chinensis.

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The Lace Fern

"Odontosoria chinensis" is a fern in the family Lindsaeaceae. It is native from India to Hawai'i, and south to Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines, as well as other parts of the tropics and sub-tropics. It is commonly found in forest openings and disturbed areas such as landslides, along trails or roads. It grows in moist, shady areas from sea level to an elevation of 4,000 feet.

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Similar species: Polypodiales
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Uploaded Jun 26, 2025. Captured Apr 5, 2019 19:49 in 5F8H+G6 Budgong NSW, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO500
  • 121mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.