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Description
Cystopteris Tennesseensis is a fern species native to Tennessee. It is commonly known as Tennessee bladderfern and belongs to the family Cystopteridaceae. This perennial plant has a short rhizome and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its fronds are triangular-shaped, with a slightly hairy texture and a bright green color. The plant reproduces through spores that develop on the underside of the fronds.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Pteridophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Cystopteridaceae |
| Genus | Cystopteris |
Appearance
Cystopteris Tennesseensis has a distinct triangular-shaped frond with a slightly hairy texture. The fronds grow up to 30 cm tall and have a bright green color. The plant reproduces through spores that develop on the underside of the fronds. It has a short rhizome that spreads out from the center of the plant.
Care Guide
Cystopteris Tennesseensis requires regular watering to keep the soil moist. It prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH level. Fertilize the plant during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. This plant prefers partial to full shade and can grow in hardiness zones 5 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Cystopteris Tennesseensis is susceptible to rust and leaf spot diseases. The plant may also attract slugs, snails, and aphids.
Habitat
Cystopteris Tennesseensis is native to Tennessee and can be found in rocky, shaded areas. It grows in hardwood and conifer forests and along streams and waterfalls.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Cystopteris Tennesseensis easy to grow?
A: Yes, it is relatively easy to grow in the appropriate conditions.
Q: What kind of soil does Cystopteris Tennesseensis prefer?
A: It prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH level.
Q: What is the hardiness zone of Cystopteris Tennesseensis?
A: It can grow in hardiness zones 5 to 9.
Q: How does Cystopteris Tennesseensis reproduce?
A: It reproduces through spores that develop on the underside of the fronds.
Related Plants
- Cystopteris bulbifera
- Cystopteris fragilis
- Cystopteris laurentiana
References
- Cystopteris tennesseensis (Tennessee bladderfern). (n.d.). Retrieved June 22, 2021, from https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=cyte4
- Cystopteris tennesseensis. (n.d.). Retrieved June 22, 2021, from https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/cystopteris_tennesseensis.shtml
- Tennessee bladderfern. (n.d.). Retrieved June 22, 2021, from https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/twra/documents/tennessee-bladderfern.pdf
