Family: Dryopteridaceae
Laurentian bladder fern, St. Lawrence bladder fern
[Cystopteris fragilis var. huteri (L.) Bernh., more...]
Robert W. Freckmann
Bell Museum
Etymology: Cystopteris: from Greek cystis, "bladder," and pteris, "fern"
Plants: perennial fern
Habitat: shaded limestone
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: perennial fern
Habitat: shaded limestone
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9 WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Fern & Fern Allies: Photos, descriptions, information