Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Ophioglossaceae

Genus:

Botrychium

Species:

Botrychium kannenbergii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Botrychium species produce dust-like spores that require mycorrhizal fungi for germination and gametophyte development. Propagation from spores is extremely difficult and rarely successful in cultivation.

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