Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Ophioglossaceae

Genus:

Botrychium

Species:

Botrychium melzeri

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:

As a fern, reproduces via spores that require specific mycorrhizal associations for gametophyte development; extremely difficult to propagate.

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