Rattlesnake Fern
Botrychium virginianum
- Native to:
- Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechia-Slovakia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, Germany, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Labrador, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Panamá, Peru, Poland, Prince Edward I., Romania, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Virgin Islands
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Ophioglossaceae
- Genus:
- Botrychium
- Species:
- Botrychium virginianum
- USDA Symbol:
- BOVI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded forest floors with organic matter
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.
Source: Claude AI