Botrychium matricariifolium explained

Botrychium matricariifolium (orth.var. B. matricariaefolium) is a species of fern in the Ophioglossaceae family.[1] It is referred to by the common names chamomile grape-fern, daisyleaf grape-fern, and matricary grape-fern. It is native to Europe and parts of eastern North America, including eastern Canada and parts of the United States.[2]

This fleshy fern grows up to 30 centimeters tall.[3] It produces dull green sterile leaf blades up to 10 centimeters long by 9 wide divided into a few pairs of segments. The fertile leaves are a bit longer and bear the spores.[2]

Rarity

This species is very rare in most European countries. In Ukraine in total, there were recorded 17 loci: 10 before 1980, after 1980 – 7, as before and after 1980 – 0 location.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Botrychium matricariifolium (Retz.) A.Braun ex W.D.J.Koch. . n.d.. Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. September 26, 2020.
  2. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=233500282 Botrychium matricariifolium.
  3. Williams, Tara Y. 1990. Botrychium matricariaefolium. In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer).
  4. Web site: Archive of findings of representatives of Ophioglossaceae in Ukraine . Ivan . Parnikoza . Zbigniew . Celka . June 2018 . myslenedrevo.com.ua/. 27 August 2018.