Rattlesnake Fern
Synonyms: Rattlesnake Grape Fern, Common Grapefern
Scientific Name: Botrypus virginianus
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Rattlesnake Fern
| Genus species: | Botrypus virginianus |
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| 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 |