Ophioglossum vulgatum L.
Ophioglossum vulgatum L. #1
Synonym(s):  Ophioglossum vulgatum L. var. pycnostichum Fern.,
Ophioglossum pycnostichum (Fern.) Love & Love 
Common Name(s):  Southern adder's tongue,
Common adder's tongue
Family Name(s):  Ophioglossaceae
Type:  Terrestrial 
Sterile Frond Division:  Entire 
Sterile Frond Shape:  Oval-shaped 
Fertile Frond Shape:  Dissimilar From Sterile Frond 
Sori:  Sporophore 
Growth:  Solitary 
Special Features: The sterile frond has 8 to 22 parallel veins. 
Habitat: Moist woods, alluvial woods. 
Distribution Map
   
Southern adder's tongue,<BR>Common adder's tongue Southern adder's tongue,<BR>Common adder's tongue Southern adder's tongue,<BR>Common adder's tongue
     
Southern adder's tongue,<BR>Common adder's tongue Southern adder's tongue,<BR>Common adder's tongue Southern adder's tongue,<BR>Common adder's tongue
     
Southern adder's tongue,<BR>Common adder's tongue Southern adder's tongue,<BR>Common adder's tongue  
     
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