Status:
valid
Authors:
W.H.Wagner
Source:
ipni
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 62(4): 630 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147671
Common Names
- Waterton's Moonwort
- Waterton's Grapefern
- Waterton's Rattlesnake Fern
Description
Botrychium watertonense (also called Waterton's Moonwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Ophioglossaceae. It is native to North America. It is found in moist habitats, such as meadows, forest edges, and streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Botrychium watertonense has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Botrychium watertonense is small and inconspicuous, with a single, greenish-white tepal. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, scale-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Botrychium watertonense can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Botrychium watertonense
Botrychium watertonense can be found in moist, shady woods in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Botrychium watertonense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Botrychium watertonense?
Botrychium watertonense
What are the common names of Botrychium watertonense?
Waterton's Moonwort
What is the natural habitat of Botrychium watertonense?
Temperate regions
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