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stalked moonwort

Scientific Name: Botrychium pedunculosum

Family: Ophioglossaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: WA (stalked moonwort)

       

Botrychium pedunculosum: Stalked Moonwort

Botrychium pedunculosum, commonly known as Stalked Moonwort, is a fascinating member of the fern family. This page provides an overview of this plant, covering its classification, distribution, and other interesting facts.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Botrychium pedunculosum W.H. Wagner
  • Common Name: Stalked Moonwort
  • Family: Ophioglossaceae (Adder's Tongue Family)
  • Genus: Botrychium
  • Subgenus: Botrychium (syn. Eubotrychium)
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • This species is known to occur in western Montana.
  • It's also found in Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The plant is described as a forb/herb, indicating it is a non-woody, non-grass plant.

Ecological Role and Conservation Status

  • In some regions, it is considered a sensitive species and a USFWS (US Fish & Wildlife Service) Species of Concern.

Related Species

  • Other moonwort species include:
    • Botrychium ascendens (Upswept Moonwort)
    • Botrychium lunaria (Common Moonwort)
    • Botrychium campestre (Prairie Moonwort)
    • Botrychium pinnatum (Northern Moonwort)

Further Resources

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • CalPhotos
  • Calflora
  • The Plant List
  • ToL (Tree of Life Web Project)
  • BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library)
  • Discover Life