Ophioglossum vulgatum L.
Synonym(s):
Ophioglossum vulgatum L. var. pycnostichum Fern.,
Ophioglossum pycnostichum (Fern.) Love & Love
Common Name(s):
Southern adder's tongue,
Common adder's tongue
Family Name(s):
Ophioglossaceae
Type:
Terrestrial
Sterile Frond Division:
Entire
Sterile Frond Shape:
Oval-shaped
Fertile Frond Shape:
Dissimilar From Sterile Frond
Sori:
Sporophore
Growth:
Solitary
Special Features:
The sterile frond has 8 to 22 parallel veins.
Habitat:
Moist woods, alluvial woods.
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