Biology:Ophioglossum engelmannii

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Short description: Species of fern in the family Ophioglossaceae

Ophioglossum engelmannii
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Ophioglossales
Family: Ophioglossaceae
Genus: Ophioglossum
Species:
O. engelmannii
Binomial name
Ophioglossum engelmannii
Prantl

Ophioglossum engelmannii, commonly known as the limestone adder's-tongue,[1] is a species of fern native to the Western Hemisphere. It is widespread and native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America.[1] Its primary natural habitat is dry barrens and glades in calcareous areas.[2]

It is a small species that produces leaves in the spring and dies back in the summer. A second growth of leaves is sometimes produced with the fall rains.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q17120365 entry