Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
californicum
ID:
1111752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prantl

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 1: 351 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111090



Common Names

  • Ophioglossum californicum
  • California Adder's Tongue
  • California Grape Fern


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Description

Ophioglossum californicum (also called California adder's-tongue, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to western North America. It has a short stem and a single, long, slender, unbranched leaf. It grows in moist soils, near streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossum californicum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and for erosion control in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophioglossum californicum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophioglossum californicum is a terrestrial fern native to North America. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas. To cultivate this plant, it should be planted in a well-draining soil mix that is kept moist. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by division of the fronds.

Where to Find Ophioglossum californicum

Ophioglossum californicum can be found in California, USA.

Species in the Ophioglossum genus

Ophioglossum falcatum, Ophioglossum intermedium, Ophioglossum kawamurae, Ophioglossum lineare, Ophioglossum louisii, Ophioglossum melipillense, Ophioglossum opacum, Ophioglossum parvum, Ophioglossum rabellum, Ophioglossum simplex, Ophioglossum convexum, Ophioglossum sandieae, Ophioglossum lancifolium, Ophioglossum pendulum, Ophioglossum crotalophoroides, Ophioglossum engelmannii, Ophioglossum lusitanicum, Ophioglossum nudicaule, Ophioglossum petiolatum, Ophioglossum reticulatum, Ophioglossum vulgatum, Ophioglossum polyphyllum, Ophioglossum pumilio, Ophioglossum dendroneuron, Ophioglossum mononeuron, Ophioglossum palmatum, Ophioglossum bergianum, Ophioglossum costatum, Ophioglossum gomezianum, Ophioglossum californicum, Ophioglossum pusillum, Ophioglossum fernandezianum, Ophioglossum thomasii, Ophioglossum scariosum, Ophioglossum coriaceum, Ophioglossum ellipticum, Ophioglossum thermale, Ophioglossum gramineum, Ophioglossum oleosum, Ophioglossum eliminatum, Ophioglossum azoricum, Ophioglossum parvifolium, Ophioglossum austro-asiaticum, Ophioglossum harrisii, Ophioglossum oblongum, Ophioglossum yongrenense, Ophioglossum latifolium, Ophioglossum gracillimum, Ophioglossum caroticaule, Ophioglossum lusoafricanum,

Species in the Ophioglossaceae family

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