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Bladder Fern

Cystopteris fragilis

Not Evaluated

About

The Bladder Fern (Cystopteris fragilis) is a species in the genus Cystopteris. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (水龍骨綱)
Order
Polypodiales (水龙骨目)
Family
Cystopteridaceae
Genus
Cystopteris
Species
Cystopteris fragilis (Bladder Fern)

Names in Other Languages

French cystoptéris
German Zerbrechlicher Blasenfarn

Similar Species in Cystopteris

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Alpine Bladder-fern
Cystopteris alpina
Near Threatened
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Berry Fern
Cystopteris bulbifera
Not Evaluated
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Blasdell'S Laurentian Bladder Fern
Cystopteris laurentiana
Not Evaluated
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Brittle Bladderfern
Cystopteris tenuis
Not Evaluated
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Dickie's bladder-fern
Cystopteris dickieana
Not Evaluated
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Diaphanous Bladder-Fern
Cystopteris diaphana
Not Evaluated
View all species in Cystopteris →

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植物
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Tracheophyta
Phylum
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水龍骨綱
Class
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水龙骨目
Order
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Cystopteridaceae
Family
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Cystopteris
Genus

Compare Species

vs Alpine Bladder-fern vs Berry Fern vs Blasdell'S Laurentian Bladder Fern vs Brittle Bladderfern

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bladder Fern?
The scientific name of Bladder Fern is Cystopteris fragilis. It belongs to the genus Cystopteris.
Where does Bladder Fern live?
Bladder Fern is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Bladder Fern belong to?
Bladder Fern (Cystopteris fragilis) belongs to the genus Cystopteris, which is part of the taxonomic family Cystopteridaceae.
What kingdom does Bladder Fern belong to?
Bladder Fern (Cystopteris fragilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Bladder Fern?
The closest relatives of Bladder Fern in the genus Cystopteris include Alpine Bladder-fern, Berry Fern, Blasdell'S Laurentian Bladder Fern, Brittle Bladderfern, Dickie's bladder-fern.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Cystopteris — 7 Species

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Alpine Bladder-fern
Cystopteris alpina
NT 🐾
Berry Fern
Cystopteris bulbifera
NE
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Bladder Fern
Cystopteris fragilis
NE
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Blasdell'S Laurentian Bladder Fern
Cystopteris laurentiana
NE 🐾
Brittle Bladderfern
Cystopteris tenuis
NE 🐾
Dickie's bladder-fern
Cystopteris dickieana
NE 🐾
Diaphanous Bladder-Fern
Cystopteris diaphana
NE
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