Sceptridium sp.
Grape-fern, Grape-Fern
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Family: Ophioglossaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Sceptridium sp. (Grape-fern) is a native California perennial in the Ophioglossaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Botrychium: Sceptridium leaves are thick and leathery, staying evergreen; Botrychium leaves are thinner and die back annually.; vs Cryptogramma: Sceptridium has grape-like spore clusters on a separate spike; rock-brake has spore cases under leaf margins.; vs Ophioglossum: Sceptridium has large compound divided leaves; Ophioglossum has a single simple tongue-shaped blade.; vs Botrypus: Sceptridium leaves are thick and leathery with their own stalk; Botrypus leaves are thin, stalkless.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sceptridium sp. native to California?
Yes. Sceptridium sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Sceptridium sp. belong to?
Sceptridium sp. is in the Ophioglossaceae family, genus Sceptridium.
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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