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
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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.