Botrychium simplex
Botrychium simplex E.Hitchc.
Botrychium simplex, the least moonwort, is a small perennial fern in the family Ophioglossaceae. It is native to North America and Greenland, with a distribution that includes regions such as Alaska, Vermont, British Columbia, and parts of Europe like Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. First described in 1823 by E.Hitchc., it is also known as the little grapefern.
Description
Botrychium simplex is a member of the Ophioglossaceae family and is commonly referred to as the least moonwort or little grapefern. It is a perennial fern that grows in various regions of North America, including Alaska, Vermont, and British Columbia, as well as in parts of Europe such as Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. The species was first described by E.Hitchc. in 1823 and is characterized by its small size and delicate appearance. It is found in a wide range of habitats and is known for its unique frond structure.
Distribution
NO · Belgium · Flemish Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · Flanders · Vermont-US · SE · IS · DK · GL · Alaska · Alberta · Austria · Baltic States · British Columbia · California · Central European Rus · Colorado · Connecticut · Corse · Czechoslovakia · Delaware · Denmark · East Himalaya · Finland · Germany · Greece · Greenland
Synonyms
Botrychium simplex var. simplexBotrychium simplex f. simplex
