Southern Adder's-Tongue
Synonyms: Adder's-Tongue Fern, Southern Adder's-Tongue
Scientific Name: Ophioglossum vulgatum
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Southern Adder's-Tongue
| Genus species: | Ophioglossum vulgatum |
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| Common Names: | Adder's-Tongue, Adder's-Tongue Fern, Southern Adder's-Tongue |
| 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 |