Common Rasp Fern (Doodia media)

Overview

The Common Rasp Fern (Doodia media) is an Australian fern with distinctively serrated, rasp-like pinnae margins. New fronds often emerge with attractive pink or bronze tones.

Taxonomy

Description

Fronds are 30–60 cm long, pinnate, with glossy, dark green pinnae that have sharply toothed margins. Young fronds are often reddish. The rhizome is short-creeping.

Habitat and Cultivation

Found in moist forests and gullies. In cultivation, prefers moist, well-drained soil in shade to part sun. Tolerates light frost. Attractive as a groundcover or in pots.