Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Ophioglossaceae

Genus:

Botrychium

Species:

Botrychium gallicomontanum

USDA Symbol:

BOGA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Often found in fire-maintained prairies and open woodlands; may benefit from periodic fire that reduces competing vegetation.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers undisturbed, natural habitats

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Moonworts reproduce via spores and require mycorrhizal associations for establishment; cultivation from spores is extremely difficult.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI