Key Identification Features
- This protruding growth is a reliable identifying feature for the species when observed in the field.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Cystopteridaceae
Cystopteridaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Polypodiales, class Polypodiopsida. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Cystopteridaceae Species
Gymnocarpium dryopteris (L.) Newman
Gymnocarpium dryopteris (L.) Newman
Gymnocarpium dryopteris, commonly called oak fern, is a sensitive fern that acts…
Cystopteris tennesseensis Shaver
Cystopteris tennesseensis Shaver
Cystopteris tennesseensis is a lithophytic hybrid fern native to calcareous rock…
Gymnocarpium disjunctum (Rupr.) Ching
Gymnocarpium disjunctum (Rupr.) Ching
Gymnocarpium disjunctum is a delicate-leaved fern native to northeast Asia and n…
Cystopteris montana (Lam.) Bernh.
Cystopteris montana (Lam.) Bernh.
Cystopteris montana, or mountain bladderfern, is a Northern Hemisphere fern that…
Cystopteris diaphana (Bory) Blasdell
Cystopteris diaphana (Bory) Blasdell
Cystopteris diaphana is a fern in the Cystopteridaceae family found locally on E…
Cystopteris bulbifera (L.) Bernh.
Cystopteris bulbifera (L.) Bernh.
Cystopteris bulbifera is a bulblet-bearing low-growing rock fern native to North…
Gymnocarpium robertianum (Hoffm.) Newman
Gymnocarpium robertianum (Hoffm.) Newman
Gymnocarpium robertianum is a small circumboreal calcicolous fern that forms doc…
Cystopteris fragilis (L.) Bernh.
Cystopteris fragilis (L.) Bernh.
Cystopteris fragilis is a fern with bitter-almond scented young fronds, growing …
Cystopteris tenuis (Michx.) Desv.
Cystopteris tenuis (Michx.) Desv.
Cystopteris tenuis, or Mackay's bladder fern, is a hybrid fern species native to…
Cystopteris protrusa (Weath.) Blasdell
Cystopteris protrusa (Weath.) Blasdell
Cystopteris protrusa is a terrestrial, mostly spring-ephemeral fern identifiable…
Cystopteris alpina (Lam.) Desv.
Cystopteris alpina (Lam.) Desv.
Cystopteris alpina is a montane limestone fern in the Cystopteridaceae family, w…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Cystopteridaceae?
Cystopteridaceae plants belong to the Polypodiales order in the Plantae kingdom. This protruding growth is a reliable identifying feature for the species when observed in the field. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Cystopteridaceae?
Cystopteridaceae is classified in the order Polypodiales, class Polypodiopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.
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