Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
fragilis
ID:
1107938

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Bernh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Neues J. Bot. 1(2): 26. 1805 [Oct-Nov 1805]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107276



Common Names

  • Cystopteris fragilis
  • Fragile Fern
  • Brittle Bladder Fern


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Description

Cystopteris fragilis (also called Fragile Fern, among many other common names) is a deciduous fern native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is typically found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It has a creeping rhizome and lanceolate-ovate, light green fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Cystopteris fragilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cystopteris fragilis sub. dickieana (R.Sim) Hyl.
Cystopteris fragilis sub. fragilis
Cystopteris fragilis var. fragilis
Cystopteris fragilis sub. diaphana (Bory) Litard.
Cystopteris fragilis sub. canariensis Christ
Cystopteris fragilis sub. huteri (Hausm. ex Milde) C.Prada & Salvo
Cystopteris fragilis sub. pseudoregia Rivas Mart., T.E.Díaz, Fern.Prieto, Loidi & Penas
Cystopteris fragilis sub. kansuana (C.Chr.) Fraser-Jenk.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cystopteris fragilis has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cystopteris fragilis is a hardy, deciduous fern that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by spore sowing in late summer. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings of the fronds.

Where to Find Cystopteris fragilis

Cystopteris fragilis is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Species in the Cystopteridaceae family

Acystopteris japonica, Acystopteris tenuisecta, Acystopteris taiwaniana, Cystopteris christii, Cystopteris laurentiana, Cystopteris sandwicensis, Cystopteris tenuifolia, Cystopteris fragilis, Cystopteris reevesiana, Cystopteris wagneri, Cystopteris bulbifera, Cystopteris douglasii, Cystopteris montana, Cystopteris protrusa, Cystopteris tennesseensis, Cystopteris tenuis, Cystopteris illinoensis, Cystopteris membranifolia, Cystopteris sudetica, Cystopteris pellucida, Cystopteris utahensis, Cystopteris moupinensis, Cystopteris alpina, Cystopteris guizhouensis, Cystopteris millefolia, Cystopteris tasmanica, Gymnocarpium bipinnatifidum, Gymnocarpium brittonianum, Gymnocarpium achriosporum, Gymnocarpium dryopteris, Gymnocarpium heterosporum, Gymnocarpium robertianum, Gymnocarpium remote-pinnatum, Gymnocarpium jessoense, Gymnocarpium intermedium, Gymnocarpium disjunctum, Gymnocarpium fedtschenkoanum, Gymnocarpium oyamense, Gymnocarpium appalachianum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600121: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Johann Jakob Bernhardi (1774-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernh.' in the authors string.