Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Ophioglossaceae

Genus:

Ophioglossum

Species:

Ophioglossum californicum

USDA Symbol:

OPCA8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats like grasslands and open woodlands

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Fern reproduces via spores; spore germination is complex and rarely attempted in cultivation.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI