Ophioglossum vulgatum

Plant Characteristics

Cultivation

Scientific Names

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Read about Ophioglossum vulgatum in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Ophioglossum vulgatum, Linn. Adder's Tongue Fern. Fig. 2594. Lf. 6-12 in. high, the petiole 3-6 in. high, the blade ovate, 1-2 in. long, the spike about 1 in. long, on a long stalk. Spores mature in July. In low places, Eu. and N. Amer.—May be cult, in moist peat in a partially shaded spot. Occasionally found in large numbers in peaty meadows. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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