Ophioglossum californicum
California Adder's Tongue, California Adderstongue
Also known as: Ophioglossum lusitanicum subsp. californicum (Prantl) R.T.Clausen +1 more
- Ophioglossum lusitanicum subsp. californicum (Prantl) R.T.Clausen
- Ophioglossum lusitanicum var. californicum (Prantl) M.Broun
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ophioglossaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Ophioglossum californicum (commonly known as California adder's-tongue) is a fern belonging to the Ophioglossaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest