Biology:Ophioglossum engelmannii
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Short description: Species of fern in the family Ophioglossaceae
Ophioglossum engelmannii | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Division: | Polypodiophyta |
Class: | Polypodiopsida |
Order: | Ophioglossales |
Family: | Ophioglossaceae |
Genus: | Ophioglossum |
Species: | O. engelmannii
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Binomial name | |
Ophioglossum engelmannii Prantl
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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
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 "Ophioglossum engelmannii in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=233500833.
- ↑ Alan Weakley (2015). "Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States". http://www.herbarium.unc.edu/flora.htm.
- ↑ Yatskievych, George (1999). Flora of Missouri, Volume 1. Missouri Botanical Garden Press. pp. 140.
Wikidata ☰ Q17120365 entry