Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Ophioglossaceae

Genus:

Ophioglossum

Species:

Ophioglossum nudicaule

USDA Symbol:

OPNU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Fern reproduces via spores; requires symbiotic mycorrhizal association for gametophyte development.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI