Rattlesnake Fern

Scientific Name: Botrychium virginianum (L.) Sw.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / / Pteridophyta / Filicopsida / / Ophioglossales / Ophioglossaceae / Botrychium Sw./ Botrychium virginianum (L.) Sw.

Rattlesnake Fern
General Information
Usda SymbolBOVI
GroupFern
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsBOVI

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Rattlesnake Fern is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseMedium
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementHigh
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum85
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum6.9
pH, Minimum5.6
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Growth FormRhizomatous
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.4
Growth RateModerate
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateNone
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Rattlesnake Fern

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