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Dixie grapefern

Scientific Name: Botrychium jenmanii

Family: Ophioglossaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: TN (Alabama grapefern)

       

Botrychium jenmanii: Dixie Grapefern

Botrychium jenmanii, commonly known as Dixie grapefern or Alabama grapefern, is a fascinating plant found in various habitats across the United States.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Botrychium jenmanii Underw.
  • Common Names: Dixie grapefern, Alabama grapefern
  • Family: Ophioglossaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Botrychium alabamense Maxon
    • Sceptridium jenmanii

Distribution and Habitat

  • Botrychium jenmanii is found in:
    • Moist and dry forests
    • Disturbed areas
    • Specific locations such as Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee
    • United States

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Habit: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Evergreen
  • Usually produces only one frond per season, with each frond having both sterile and fertile segments.

Additional Information

  • The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center focuses on protecting and preserving North America's native plants and may have additional resources.