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lanceleaf grapefern
Scientific Name: Botrychium lanceolatum
Family: Ophioglossaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: MD (triangle grape-fern), MN (triangle moonwort),
Lanceleaf Grapefern (Botrychium lanceolatum)
The Lanceleaf Grapefern, scientifically known as Botrychium lanceolatum, is a fascinating forb/herb belonging to the grapefern family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Botrychium lanceolatum (S.G. Gmel.) Angstr.
- Family: Ophioglossaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Common Names:
- Lanceleaf grapefern
- Lanceleaf moonwort
- Triangle Grape Fern
- Triangle Moonwort
- Narrow Triangle Moonwort
- Lance-leaf moonwort
Subspecies and Varieties
- Botrychium lanceolatum (S.G. Gmel.) Angstr. var. angustisegmentum Pease & A.H. Moore
- Botrychium lanceolatum var. lanceolatum
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The Lanceleaf Grapefern is described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It has green foliage.
Distribution and Habitat
- The text mentions its presence in Anchorage Borough, AK, and Newfoundland.
- It can be found in open grass fields.
Ecological Role
- The Lanceleaf Grapefern is sometimes considered rare in certain areas.
Related Species
- The text also mentions other Botrychium species, including:
- Botrychium boreale (boreal moonwort, northern moonwort, northern grapefern)
- Botrychium multifidum (leathery grapefern)
- Botrychium simplex (little grapefern)
- Botrychium oneidense (blunt-lobe grape-fern)
- Botrychium dissectum (cutleaf grapefern)
- Botrychium matricariaefolium (Matricary Grapefern or Chamomile grape-fern)
Further Information
- USDA Plants Database
- Dave's Garden
- Grasafriorasafn