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Ophioglossum vulgatum
Ophioglossum vulgatum L.
Southern Adder's-tongue, Adder's-tongue, Adder's-tongue Fern
Ophioglossaceae (Adder's-tongue Family)
Synonym(s): Ophioglossum pycnostichum, Ophioglossum vulgatum var. pycnostichum
USDA Symbol: OPVU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Fern
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Size Notes: The sporophore normally to about 8 inches in height; sometimes to 12 inches.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating species.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , DC , DE , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WI , WVNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FAC | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Ophioglossum vulgatum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ophioglossum vulgatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ophioglossum vulgatum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-03-11Research By: Joseph A. Marcus