Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Ophioglossaceae

Genus:

Botrychium

Species:

Botrychium montanum

USDA Symbol:

BOMO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

25 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

As a fern ally, Botrychium reproduces via spores and requires mycorrhizal associations for germination and growth; cultivation from spores is extremely difficult.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI