Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Ophioglossaceae

Genus:

Botrychium

Species:

Botrychium pinnatum

USDA Symbol:

BOPI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

25 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in forested areas with rich leaf litter

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

As a fern ally, Botrychium species reproduce via spores and have complex mycorrhizal dependencies, making cultivation from spores extremely difficult.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI