Botrypus virginianus (L.) Swartz
Rattlesnake fern

• Family:

  Botrychiaceae (Ophioglossales)

• Zone:

  to zone 5

• Preferred habitat:

  Open, disturbed woodland, very tolerant

• Size:

  Medium

• Evergreen/fall color:

  No

• Urban tolerance:

  Unknown

• Propagation:

  GREEN SPORE. See spore directions

• General information:

  The rattlesnake fern is part of a very primitive group of ferns that might more properly be termed fern-allies. It sends up only one frond per year, and has green spore. To buy this, make an advance order so that the green spore may be shipped when ripe.