Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
dissectum
ID:
1109711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
tro

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Anleit. Kenntn. Gew. 3: 172 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109049

Common Names

  • Botrychium dissectum
  • Dissected Moonwort
  • Dissected Grape-Fern

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Description

Botrychium dissectum (also called Dissected moonwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to North America. It is a terrestrial fern, meaning it grows in moist, shady areas. It has long, narrow fronds with a glossy texture and a bright green color.

Uses & Benefits

Botrychium dissectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Botrychium dissectum is a small, yellowish-green spike, with the seed being a small, yellowish-brown spore. The seedlings of Botrychium dissectum are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Botrychium dissectum is a slow-growing, terrestrial fern that requires partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated from spores.

Where to Find Botrychium dissectum

Botrychium dissectum can be found in the temperate regions of North America.

Species in the Botrychium genus

Botrychium atrovirens, Botrychium biforme, Botrychium lineare, Botrychium microphyllum, Botrychium triangularifolium, Botrychium watertonense, Botrychium alaskense, Botrychium biternatum, Botrychium boreale, Botrychium dissectum, Botrychium dusenii, Botrychium jenmanii, Botrychium lanceolatum, Botrychium lunaria, Botrychium lunarioides, Botrychium matricariifolium, Botrychium minganense, Botrychium oneidense, Botrychium simplex, Botrychium subbifoliatum, Botrychium ternatum, Botrychium virginianum, Botrychium pinnatum, Botrychium pumicola, Botrychium ternatum, Botrychium montanum, Botrychium hesperium, Botrychium crenulatum, Botrychium ascendens, Botrychium campestre, Botrychium echo, Botrychium pedunculosum, Botrychium paradoxum, Botrychium rugulosum, Botrychium mormo, Botrychium australe, Botrychium chamaeconium, Botrychium schaffneri, Botrychium decompositum, Botrychium underwoodianum, Botrychium pallidum, Botrychium spathulatum, Botrychium daucifolium, Botrychium lanuginosum, Botrychium japonicum, Botrychium strictum, Botrychium formosanum, Botrychium nipponicum, Botrychium multifidum, Botrychium acuminatum,

Species in the Ophioglossaceae family