Botrychium Virginianum Guide

Botrychium virginianum , commonly known as the , is a deciduous perennial fern in the adders-tongue family ( Ophioglossaceae ). It is one of the most widespread ferns in North America and is unique for its single stalk that bears both a sterile leafy frond and a fertile spore-producing spike. Physical Characteristics

: An upright spike that bears clusters of yellow sporangia (spore cases) resembling a "bunch of grapes" or a rattlesnake's rattle. botrychium virginianum

: It is found throughout North America (from Alaska to Florida), Central and South America, and across temperate Eurasia. Botrychium virginianum , commonly known as the ,

: A horizontal, triangular, lacy green leaf that is 3 to 4 times pinnately divided. : It is found throughout North America (from

: It has fleshy, horizontal roots and is heavily dependent on mycorrhizal fungi in the soil for survival. Habitat and Range

: The plant typically grows 12–18 inches tall but can reach up to 3 feet. It consists of a single stalk divided into two distinct parts: