Cutleaf Grapefern
Scientific Name:Sceptridium dissectum f. dissectum
Altenative names, synonyms, exist for this plant. See RPC Plant Details and check the refernce websites for additional information.
Synonym:Sceptridium dissectum
Common Name Synonyms: Cut-Leaved Grape Fern
Variety: forma dissectum


NOTES: Widely distributed in the eastern United States. Partially evergreen, the new growth not appearing until August or September.

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Cutleaf Grapefern
Genus species: Sceptridium dissectum f. dissectum
     Synonym: Sceptridium dissectum
Common Names: Cutleaf Grapefern
Cut-Leaved Grape Fern
Variety:forma dissectum
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