Contains 4 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
The genera Botrypus (B. virginianus) and Sceptridium (S. biternatum, S. jenmanii, S. lunarioides) are now commonly segregated from Botrychium (Shinohara et al. 2013; Dauphin et al. 2014; PPG I 2016).
Classification
Citation
BOTRYCHIUM Swartz, J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 8, 110. 1802.
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TYPE: Botrychium lunaria (Linnaeus) Swartz (Osmunda lunaria Linnaeus) Lectotypified by Smith, Hist. Filicum 369. 1875.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botrychium biternatum | SOUTHERN GRAPE-FERN | Native FAC (NWPL) | ||
| Botrychium jenmanii | ALABAMA GRAPE-FERN; JENMAN'S GRAPE-FERN | Native FAC (NWPL) | ||
| Botrychium lunarioides | WINTER GRAPE-FERN | Native | ||
| Botrychium virginianum | RATTLESNAKE FERN | Native FACU (NWPL) |
[Family identification key]
No identification key is available for this family.