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Ophioglossum vulgatum vulgatum

(Ophioglossum vulgatum vulgatum)

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Description

Ophioglossum vulgatum grows from a rhizome base to 10-20 cm tall (rarely to 30 cm). It consists of a two-part frond, separated into a rounded diamond-shaped sheath and narrow spore-bearing spike. The spike has around 10-40 segments on each side.It reproduces by means of spores.

Taxonomic tree:

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