Bulbous Adderstongue
Ophioglossum crotalophoroides
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, South Georgia, United States, Uruguay
Andrés González (www.wikidata.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Ophioglossaceae
- Genus:
- Ophioglossum
- Species:
- Ophioglossum crotalophoroides
- USDA Symbol:
- OPCR
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 sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny areas with occasional disturbance