Bladder Fern, Brittle Bladderfern, Brittle Fern, Fragile Fern
Cystopteris fragilis
Synonyms: Cystopteris dicieana, Polypodium fragile
Photographed on talus slopes directly below
the summit of Angels Rest, Columbia River Gorge........May 12,
2005.
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Close-ups of fragile fern as seen on cut banks along the Eagle Creek Trail, Columbia River Gorge.........May 10, 2012. If anyone can confirm this identity I'd appreciate it. The fronds were up to 11" long, which is longer than other fragile ferns I have seen.
Paul Slichter