Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
michiganense
ID:
1317902

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.H.Wagner ex A.V.Gilman, Farrar & Zika

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 9(2): 300, figs. 1-6 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330356



Common Names

  • Botrychium michiganense
  • Michigan Moonwort
  • Michigan's Moonwort


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Description

Botrychium michiganense (also called Botrychium virginianum, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to North America. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Botrychium michiganense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for various animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Botrychium michiganense has small white flowers with yellow centers and red-tipped petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a reddish-purple hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Botrychium michiganense can be propagated from spores. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix, in a partially shaded area. Water the soil when it is dry to the touch, and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Botrychium michiganense

Botrychium michiganense is endemic to the United States and can be found in Michigan.

Botrychium michiganense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Botrychium michiganense?

Botrychium michiganense

What is the common name of Botrychium michiganense?

Michigan Moonwort

What is the natural habitat of Botrychium michiganense?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Botrychium genus

Botrychium atrovirens, Botrychium biforme, Botrychium lineare, Botrychium microphyllum, Botrychium triangularifolium, Botrychium watertonense, Botrychium alaskense, Botrychium biternatum, Botrychium boreale, Botrychium dissectum, Botrychium dusenii, Botrychium jenmanii, Botrychium lanceolatum, Botrychium lunaria, Botrychium lunarioides, Botrychium matricariifolium, Botrychium minganense, Botrychium oneidense, Botrychium simplex, Botrychium subbifoliatum, Botrychium ternatum, Botrychium virginianum, Botrychium pinnatum, Botrychium pumicola, Botrychium ternatum, Botrychium montanum, Botrychium hesperium, Botrychium crenulatum, Botrychium ascendens, Botrychium campestre, Botrychium echo, Botrychium pedunculosum, Botrychium paradoxum, Botrychium rugulosum, Botrychium mormo, Botrychium australe, Botrychium chamaeconium, Botrychium schaffneri, Botrychium decompositum, Botrychium underwoodianum, Botrychium pallidum, Botrychium spathulatum, Botrychium daucifolium, Botrychium lanuginosum, Botrychium japonicum, Botrychium strictum, Botrychium formosanum, Botrychium nipponicum, Botrychium multifidum, Botrychium acuminatum,

Species in the Ophioglossaceae family

References

Warren H. Wagner (1920-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Wagner' in the authors string.
Arthur V. Gilman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.V.Gilman' in the authors string.
Peter Francis Zika (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zika' in the authors string.
Donald R. Farrar (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farrar' in the authors string.