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fragile midsorus fern

Scientific Name: Blechnum fragile

Family: Blechnaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Blechnum fragile: Fragile Midsorus Fern

Blechnum fragile, commonly known as the fragile midsorus fern, is a fascinating plant belonging to the fern group.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Blechnum fragile (Liebm.) Morton &amp Lellinger
  • Family: Blechnaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Osmunda polypodioides subsp. fragile (Liebm.) Nissen
    • Struthiopteris polypodioides (Sw.) Trevis.
    • Lomaria polypodiodes Gaudich.

Common Names

  • Fragile Midsorus Fern

Distribution and Habitat

While the text does not provide specific details on the geographic distribution of Blechnum fragile, it can grow in the garden throughout the whole year and doesn't fear cold exposure.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Blechnum fragile is classified as a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.

Resources and Further Information

  • Discover Life: Has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Blechnum fragile.