Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Ophioglossaceae

Genus:

Botrychium

Species:

Botrychium montanum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, rich, well-drained forest soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in shaded forest understories

Germination Information