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OPHIOGLOSSACEAE
Adder's-tongue Family
Botrypus virginianus  (rattlesnake fern)   
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Synonym
Botrychium virginianum (L.) Sw.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Botrypus: from the Greek botrys, meaning "grape" and the suffix pus - Greek word for foot; virginianus: of or from Virginia (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Fern
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forest Interior (Upland Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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