Fragile Fern
Cystopteris fragilis

Fragile Fern (Cystopteris fragilis) 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: 44 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Fragile Fern (Cystopteris fragilis)

 Sorry, hardly any photos of this fern... Here's a nice patch of them.

Fragile Fern (Cystopteris fragilis)

 Closer view of a frond.

Fragile Fern (Cystopteris fragilis)

 Sori on the underside of the leaflets.

Range map for Fragile Fern (Cystopteris fragilis)

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