Common Name:
FRAGILE FERN
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Coefficient of Conservatism:
5
Coefficient of Wetness:
5
Wetness Index:
UPL
Physiognomy:
Nt Fern
L. N. May
Deciduous or mixed conifer-hardwood forests, usually on hummocks and banks; also on mossy shaded rock outcrops and ledges. Our commonest fragile fern.
Occurring in clumps and patches, but not forming extensive colonies on the forest floor like Cystopteris protrusa.
Locations
Alger County
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Allegan County
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Alpena County
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Arenac County
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Berrien County
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Cheboygan County
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Chippewa County
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Including Drummond Island
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Clinton County
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Delta County
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Dickinson County
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Eaton County
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Emmet County
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Genesee County
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Gogebic County
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Gratiot County
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Hillsdale County
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Houghton County
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Huron County
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Ingham County
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Ionia County
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Iron County
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Jackson County
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Kent County
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Keweenaw County
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Including Isle Royale
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Lapeer County
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Leelanau County
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Including Manitou Islands
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Lenawee County
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Livingston County
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Luce County
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Mackinac County
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Macomb County
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Marquette County
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Mason County
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Muskegon County
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Oakland County
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Ontonagon County
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Otsego County
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Ottawa County
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Saginaw County
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Schoolcraft County
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Shiawassee County
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St. Clair County
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Tuscola County
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Van Buren County
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Washtenaw County
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Wayne County
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Citation:
MICHIGAN FLORA ONLINE. A. A. Reznicek, E. G. Voss, & B. S. Walters. February 2011. University of Michigan. Web. June 29, 2022. https://michiganflora.net/species.aspx?id=525.