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Ophioglossum engelmannii

Ophioglossum engelmannii
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Pteridophyta
Class: Psilotopsida
Order: Ophioglossales
Family: Ophioglossaceae
Genus: Ophioglossum
Species: O. engelmannii
Binomial name
Ophioglossum engelmannii
Prantl

Ophioglossum engelmannii, commonly known as the limestone adder's-tongue, is species of fern native to the Western Hemisphere. It is widespread and native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America. Its primary natural habitat is dry barrens and glades in calcareous areas.

It is a small species that produces leaves in the spring and dies back in the summer. A second growth of leaves is sometimes produced with the fall rains.


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