Cystopteridaceae Family — Genera & Species
Cystopteridaceae is a plant family. PlantoScan has care guides for 13 species in 2 genera of this family. Pick a genus to see its species, or start with the notable species below.
Notable Cystopteridaceae species

Oak Fern
Gymnocarpium dryopteris
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- Alpine Bladder FernCystopteris alpinaPlantoScan
Alpine Bladder Fern
Cystopteris alpina
- Bulblet FernCystopteris bulbiferaPlantoScan
Bulblet Fern
Cystopteris bulbifera
- Brittle FernCystopteris fragilisPlantoScan
Brittle Fern
Cystopteris fragilis
- Cystopteris laurentianaCystopteris laurentianaPlantoScan
Cystopteris laurentiana
- Mountain FernCystopteris montanaPlantoScan
Mountain Fern
Cystopteris montana
- Lowland Fragile FernCystopteris protrusaPlantoScan
Lowland Fragile Fern
Cystopteris protrusa
- Tennessee bladder fernCystopteris tennesseensisPlantoScan
Tennessee bladder fern
Cystopteris tennesseensis
- Upland Fragile FernCystopteris tenuisPlantoScan
Upland Fragile Fern
Cystopteris tenuis
- Utah Fragile FernCystopteris utahensisPlantoScan
Utah Fragile Fern
Cystopteris utahensis
- Disjunct Oak FernGymnocarpium disjunctumPlantoScan
Disjunct Oak Fern
Gymnocarpium disjunctum
- Gymnocarpium oyamenseGymnocarpium oyamensePlantoScan
Gymnocarpium oyamense
Genera in the Cystopteridaceae family
See also the plant genera A–Z and the complete plant care guide.