Cystopteris fragilis is a species of perennial fern known by the common names brittle bladder-fern and common fragile fern. It can be found worldwide, generally in shady, moist areas.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Brittle bladderfern being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Cystopteris laurentiana
- Cystopteris apiiformis
- Cystopteris reevesiana
- Cystopteris tenuis
- Cystopteris tennesseensis
- Cystopteris diaphana
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Polypodiopsida
- Order
- Polypodiales
- Family
- Cystopteridaceae
- Genus
- Cystopteris
- Species
- Cystopteris fragilis
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