Scientific Name
Botrychium virginianum

Common Name
Rattlesnake fern


Zones:  4-9














Height: 6 to 20"
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Fronds: Long, erect, bright green, arching, 10" fronds; broadly triangular; bippinnate to tripinnate; 2 large, opposite basal pinnae and 4 to 5 pairs of opposite or subopposite smaller pinnae; segments are pointed, toothed and thin textured; fertile fronds arise from base of blade
Comments: Difficult to cultivate; horizontal, coarse, shallow roots; subterranean rhizomes; prefers moist, rich woods and shade; one of first ferns to begin growth in spring
Cultivars: N/A
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