Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
subbifoliatum
ID:
1109723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brack.

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Filic. 16: 317, t. 44, f. 2. 1854; N (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109061

Common Names

  • Botrychium subbifoliatum
  • Sub-Two-Leaved Moonwort
  • Sub-Two-Leaved Grape-Fern

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Description

Botrychium subbifoliatum (also called Subbifoliate 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 subbifoliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Botrychium subbifoliatum is a small greenish-brown color. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Botrychium subbifoliatum 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 subbifoliatum

Botrychium subbifoliatum 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