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lanceleaf grapefern
Scientific Name: Botrychium lanceolatum var. angustisegmentum
Family: Ophioglossaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lanceleaf Grapefern (Botrychium lanceolatum)
The Lanceleaf Grapefern, scientifically known as Botrychium lanceolatum, is a fascinating forb/herb belonging to the Ophioglossaceae family. This plant, with its delicate foliage, has captured the attention of botanists and nature enthusiasts alike.
Common Names
- Lanceleaf Grapefern
- Lanceleaf Moonwort
- Triangle Grape Fern
- Triangle Moonwort
- Narrow Triangle Moonwort
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Botrychium lanceolatum (S.G. Gmel.) Angstr.
- Family: Ophioglossaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned.
A variety of this species, Botrychium lanceolatum var. angustisegmentum, is also recognized.
Distribution and Habitat
The Lanceleaf Grapefern can be found in various locations, including:
- Maryland (historical presence)
- Newfoundland (Great Sacred Island)
- Alaska (Anchorage Borough)
- Specific mentions include open grass fields near fishing villages and areas along the Bergensbanen railway line.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The Lanceleaf Grapefern is described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It features green foliage.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions that a specific location was once the county's "most specimen rich place" for Lanceleaf Grapefern, suggesting it was abundant there at some point.
Further Information
- USDA Plants Database
- Dave's Garden (a community for sharing gardening tips)
- Grasafriorasafn (likely an Icelandic flora resource)