Northern Adderstongue

(Ophioglossum nudicaule tenerum)

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Description

Ophioglossum pusillum is a species of fern in the family Ophioglossaceae known by the common name northern adder's tongue. It is native to northern North America, where it is widespread in moist areas such as marshes, fens, and meadows.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Pteridophyta
Class: Psilotopsida
Order:Ophioglossales
Family:Ophioglossaceae
Genus:Ophioglossum
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