Cystopteris bulbifera

A long narrow fern frequently seen on moist cliff faces and along trails on ledges and slopes. Has "bulblets" on the underside of the frond that break off to form new plants.

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August 2016

Seedling

Not really a seedling, but the result of a fallen "bulblet". Very tiny but red stalk is distinctive.
R Parker

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Bulblet Fern
Type: 
Native
Ferns & Fern Allies
Status: 
exploitably vulnerable - protected
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Wet
Light: 
Shade
Soil: 
Rocky/Stony
Recommended for gardening
Well-drained

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