Plant Index
Cystopteris tennesseensis
Cystopteris tennesseensis Shaver
tennessee bladder fern, tennessee bladderfern
Synonym(s): Cystopteris fragilis var. simulans, Cystopteris fragilis var. tennesseensisPLANT INDEX
ID_PLANT: CYTE3SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cystopteris tennesseensis
Include in WOTAS: 0
Publish to Web: 1
Last Modified: 2018-11-27
GENUS INDEX
GENUS CODE: CYSTOGENUS SCIENTIFIC: Cystopteris
GENUS AUTHORITY: Bernh.
GENUS COMMON: Bladderfern
GENUS SUMMARY: A genus of about 20-30 species, sub-cosmopolitan in distribution, primarily of temperate regions but also in montane to alpine settings in tropical regions.
GENUS IDENTIFICATION: Identification notes: See Woodsia for suggestions on distinguishing between Cystopteris and Woodsia, somewhat similar ferns often confused. Hybrids frequently occur where two or more species of Cystopteris grow in proximity. The following hybrids may be anticipated in our area: Cystopteris bulbifera × tennesseensis, Cystopteris bulbifera × tenuis [= C. ×illinoensis R.C. Moran], Cystopteris fragilis × tenuis, Cystopteris protrusa × tennesseensis, Cystopteris protrusa × tenuis, Cystopteris tennesseensis × tenuis [= C. ×wagneri R.C. Moran].
GENUS REFERENCES: Rothfels et al. (2104); Haufler, Moran, & Windham in FNA (1993b); Wang & Haufler in FoC (2013); Haufler, Windham, & Ranker (1990); Kramer et al. in Kramer & Green (1990).
FAMILY INDEX
FAMILY CODE: CYSTOPFAMILY SCIENTIFIC: Cystopteridaceae
FAMILY AUTHORITY: Schmakov 2001
FAMILY COMMON: Brittle Fern Family
FAMILY SUMMARY: A family of 3 genera and perhaps 30-40 species, perennials, sub-cosmopolitan in distribution, primarily of temperate regions but also in montane to alpine settings in tropical regions.
FAMILY REFERENCE: Rothfels et al. (2014); Christenhusz, Zhang, & Schneider (2011).
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NATIVE RANGE: eastern & central United States
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SOIL MOISTURE: Dry, Average
LIGHT EXPOSURE: Sun, Part Shade
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GRIM ACCESSIONS
| acc_id | acc_num | acc_dt | coll_id | Action |
| 965 | 1985-0658 | View | ||
| 966 | 1985-0659 | View | ||
| 2530 | 1986-2415 | View | ||
| 2558 | 1986-2449 | View | ||
| 2689 | 1987-0157 | View | ||
| 2690 | 1987-0158 | View | ||
| 8175 | 2004-0189 | 2006-05-19 | View |
GRIM PLANTINGS
| plt_num | acc_id | loc_num | pers_num | inst_dt | Action |
| 1787 | 965 | 145 | NCBG staff | 1982-02-15 | View |
| 1788 | 965 | 200 | NCBG staff | 1982-02-15 | View |
| 1789 | 966 | 200 | NCBG staff | 1985-02-20 | View |
| 11436 | 8175 | 81 | NCBG staff | 2003-07-30 | View |
USDA PLANTS DATABASE
USDA Symbol: CYTE3USDA Common Name: Tennessee Bladderfern
Native Status: L48 (N)
Distribution: USA (AL, AR, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VA, WI, WV)
Duration: Perennial
Growth Habit: Forb/herb
2018 Natural Heritage Program List of Rare Plant Species of North Carolina
| NHP ID | S RANK | ROUNDED S RANK | G RANK | ROUNDED G RANK | STATE STATUS | FEDERAL STATUS |
| 16076 | S1 | S1 | G5 | G5 | E |
WEAKLEY FLORA
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cystopteris tennesseensisCOMMON NAME: Tennessee Bladder Fern
SYNONYMY: [= Ar, C, FNA, Il, K, Pa, RAB, Tn, Va, W; = C. ×tennesseensis - WV]
PHENOLOGY: Apr-Jun.
HABITAT: Moist to dry outcrops of calcareous rocks, including coquina limestone (marl) in the outer Coastal Plain.
COMMENTS: PA, KY, IL, WI, and IA south to NC, nw. GA, n. AL, AR, and OK. This species is a fertile allotetraploid derived from hybridization between C. bulbifera and C. protrusa. Its genome can be symbolized BBPP. Haufler, Windham, & Ranker (1990) consider this a successfully fledged and vigorous young species, adapted to a hybrid niche not successfully utilized by either parent.
RANGE MAP: Cystopteris tennesseensis.png
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ABOUT FAMILY (Weakley Flora)
Cystopteridaceae Schmakov 2001 (Brittle Fern Family)
SUMMARY: A family of 3 genera and perhaps 30-40 species, perennials, sub-cosmopolitan in distribution, primarily of temperate regions but also in montane to alpine settings in tropical regions.
REFERENCE: Rothfels et al. (2014); Christenhusz, Zhang, & Schneider (2011).
ABOUT GENUS (Weakley Flora)
Cystopteris Bernh. (Bladderfern)
SUMMARY: A genus of about 20-30 species, sub-cosmopolitan in distribution, primarily of temperate regions but also in montane to alpine settings in tropical regions.
REFERENCE: Rothfels et al. (2104); Haufler, Moran, & Windham in FNA (1993b); Wang & Haufler in FoC (2013); Haufler, Windham, & Ranker (1990); Kramer et al. in Kramer & Green (1990).
HERBARIUM RESOURCES
SERNEC: Find Cystopteris tennesseensis in Southeast Regional Network of Experts and Collections (if available)UNC SERNEC: Find Cystopteris tennesseensis in University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Herbarium - Southeast Regional Network of Experts and Collections (if available)
WEB RESOURCES
USDA: Find Cystopteris tennesseensis in USDA PlantsNPIN: Find Cystopteris tennesseensis in NPIN Database
FNA: Find Cystopteris tennesseensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cystopteris tennesseensis
IMAGE USE RECORDS
ID IMAGE: 0 - Primary Image FloraQuest Plant Detail Page (Landscape Preferred)ID IMAGE1: 0 - Primary Image WOTAS
ID IMAGE2: 0 - Secondary Image WOTAS
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ID IMAGE4: 0 - Primary Image New Plant Sale Label (Portrait Only)