Ophioglossum vulgatum var. pycnostichum Fernald

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Ophioglossaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Ophioglossum vulgatum var. pycnostichum Fernald

  • Description

    Variety Description - Blade widest below the middle, more abruptly rounded to the base, dark green, firm; basal sheath leathery and ± persistent; spores avg 35–45 microns; low woods and flood plains, southern, mostly s. of the glacial boundary, s. to Fla. and Mex. (O. pycnostichum)

  • Common Names

    southern adder's-tongue