Cutleaf Grapefern

Variety:   forma dissectum

Scientific Name:   Sceptridium dissectum var. f. dissectum
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Alternate Scientific Name (Synonym):  Sceptridium dissectum

Partially evergreen, the new growth not appearing until August or September.

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Genus species: Sceptridium dissectum var. f. dissectum
     Synonym: Sceptridium dissectum
Common Name: Cutleaf Grapefern
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