Rattlesnake Fern
Scientific Name:Botrypus virginianus
Altenative names, synonyms, exist for this plant. See RPC Plant Details and check the refernce websites for additional information.
Synonym:Botrychium virginianum
Common Name Synonyms: Rattlesnake Grape Fern, Common Grapefern


NOTES: Found in most of North America. Emerges in early spring and will senesce in late summer. Deciduous.

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Rattlesnake Fern
Genus species: Botrypus virginianus
     Synonym: Botrychium virginianum
Common Names: Rattlesnake Fern
Rattlesnake Grape Fern
Common Grapefern
Family Name: Ophioglossaceae  
The Ophioglossidae are one of the groups traditionally known as eusporangiate ferns. Members of the family differ from other ferns in a number of ways. Many have only a single fleshy leaf at a time. Their gametophytes are subterranean and rely on fungi for energy.
Seed Type: Gymnosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Native
Category:Fern
Identified by:M. Becus

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