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scalloped moonwort

Scientific Name: Botrychium crenulatum

Family: Ophioglossaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: WA (crenulate moonwort)

       

Scalloped Moonwort (Botrychium crenulatum)

Botrychium crenulatum, commonly known as scalloped moonwort or dainty moonwort, is a fascinating fern species. Other common names include crenulate moonwort and scalloped grapefern.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Botrychium crenulatum W.H. Wagner
  • Rank: Species
  • Genus: Botrychium Sw. (grape-fern, moonwort, grapefern)
  • Family: Ophioglossaceae (Adder's-tongue family)

Distribution and Habitat

This species is native to North America, including British Columbia.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Grows as a forb/herb.
  • A perennial fern.