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narrowleaf grapefern
Scientific Name: Botrychium lineare
Family: Ophioglossaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: WA (skinny moonwort)
Botrychium lineare: Narrowleaf Grapefern
Botrychium lineare, commonly known as narrowleaf grapefern, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Ophioglossaceae family. It is also known by several other common names, reflecting its slender leaves and moonwort-like appearance.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Botrychium lineare W.H. Wagner
- Family: Ophioglossaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms & Common Names:
- Narrowleaf grapefern
- Slender moonwort
- Narrowleaf moonwort
- Linearleaf moonwort
- Straightleaf moonwort
- Lance-leaved grapefern
- Skinny moonwort
- Triangle grapefern
- Lance leaved moonwort
Distribution and Habitat
Botrychium lineare has been confirmed in Wyoming and is found in various locations including:
- Black Hills National Forest
- Antarctica
- Canada (including Yukon)
- United States
- Michigan
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Type: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
- Duration: Perennial
Further Information
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- Dave's Garden: a community that shares gardening tips.
- CalPhotos: for photos of Botrychium lineare.