Common Name: Rattlesnake Fern

Family: Ophioglossaceae

Description: This fern has a lingle stalk with triangular fronds that are divided into lacy leaflets. They appear almost horizontal. The spore cases are grapelike clusters that sit a top the upright spike. It can be found in rich woods in many parts of the country.

Distribution: al,ak,az,ar,co,ct,de,fl,fa,id,il,in,io,ka,ky,la,
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oh,ok,or,pa,ri,sc,sd,tn,tx,ut,vt,va,wa,wv,wi,wy