Ophioglossum sp.
Adder's-tongue, Adder's-Tongue
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Family: Ophioglossaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Ophioglossum sp. (Adder's-tongue) is a native California perennial in the Ophioglossaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Botrypus: Ophioglossum has a simple, undivided oval blade; Botrypus has finely divided, lacy leaves.; vs Sceptridium: Ophioglossum's leaf is completely simple and tongue-shaped, not divided like Sceptridium's compound blade.; vs Botrychium: Check for a simple, entire leaf blade - Botrychium always has divided, compound leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ophioglossum sp. native to California?
Yes. Ophioglossum sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Ophioglossum sp. belong to?
Ophioglossum sp. is in the Ophioglossaceae family, genus Ophioglossum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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