Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
virginianum
ID:
1109725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 111 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109063

Common Names

  • Devil's Claw
  • Rattlesnake Fern
  • Virginian Grapefern

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Description

Botrychium virginianum (also called Rattlesnake Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Ophioglossaceae family. It is native to eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Florida, and west to Minnesota and Texas. It is found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Botrychium virginianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Botrychium virginianum sub. virginianum
Botrychium virginianum sub. europaeum (Ångstr.) Javorka

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Botrychium virginianum 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 virginianum 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 virginianum

Botrychium virginianum 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602189: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.