Family: Dryopteridaceae
Tennessee bladder fern
[Cystopteris fragilis f. simulans (L.) Bernh., more...]
Paul L. Redfearn, Jr.
Etymology: Cystopteris: from Greek cystis, "bladder," and pteris, "fern"
Plants: perennial fern
Habitat: limestone
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial fern
Habitat: limestone
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7 USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Fern & Fern Allies: Photos, descriptions, information