Other common names:
Fragile Bladder Fern Other scientific names: Cystopteris dickieana, Filix fragilis, Polypodium fragile French names:
Cystoptère fragile Family: Wood Fern Family (Dryopteridaceae) Similar species: •
Other Fragile Ferns • Bulblet Fern (Cystopteris bulbifera) - has bulblets on the underside of the leaflets. Leaves: Thrice divided Stem:
Translucent, brittle. Smooth. Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Common.
Notes:
Can be confused with other Fragile Ferns, and hybrids occur.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: fragilis: fragile For more information visit: Ontario Ferns Photographs:
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Sorry, hardly any photos of this fern... Here's a nice patch of them.
Closer view of a frond.
Sori on the underside of the leaflets.
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