Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
ternatum
ID:
1109724

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1801: 111 1801

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109062

Common Names

  • Rattlesnake Fern
  • Ternate Grapefern
  • Ternate Moonwort

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Description

Botrychium ternatum (also called Ternate 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 ternatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Botrychium ternatum 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 ternatum 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 ternatum

Botrychium ternatum 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

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.