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tailed grapefern
Scientific Name: Botrychium acuminatum
Family: Ophioglossaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: MI (acute-leaved moonwort)
Tailed Grapefern (Botrychium acuminatum)
The Tailed Grapefern, scientifically known as Botrychium acuminatum, is a fascinating perennial plant with several common names and interesting ecological connections.
Common Names
- Tailed Grapefern
- Pointed Moonwort
- Acute-leaved Moonwort
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Botrychium acuminatum W.H. Wagner
- Genus: Botrychium Sw.
- Species: acuminatum
- Family: Ophioglossaceae (Adder's-tongue Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Pointed Moonwort Fern
Distribution and Habitat
- The Tailed Grapefern is native to North America.
- It has been specifically found in Michigan.
- It is present in Minnesota.
- It is at the northeast limit of distribution.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- The Tailed Grapefern is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The Ruffed Grouse and White-Tailed Deer feed on the leaves of related grapeferns (Cutleaf Grapefern).
Quirky Facts
- The name Botrychium comes from the Greek word "botrus" (or "botrys"), meaning "grape," referring to the grape-like clusters of spores on the fertile fronds.
Further Information
- Related information can be found at ITIS.
- NCBI (Ncbi_sm)