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Ophioglossum pusillum
northern adder's-tongue
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to Idaho and Montana, northern Great Plains, Great Lakes region, and northeastern North America.

Habitat: Moist meadows and edges of marshes or fens, from the coast to middle elevations in the mountains.

Spores: May-July

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Sensitive in Washington (WANHP)

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Ophioglossum pusillum Raf.
Publication: Précis Découv. Somiol. 46. 1814.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Ophioglossum vulgatum L., misapplied [FNA2, HC]
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Ophioglossum pusillum in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Ophioglossum pusillum checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Ophioglossum pusillum information.

E-Flora BC: Ophioglossum pusillum atlas page.

CalPhotos: Ophioglossum pusillum photos.

USDA Plants: Ophioglossum pusillum information.

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