Botrychium Virginianum May 2026

: The plant typically grows 12–18 inches tall but can reach up to 3 feet. It consists of a single stalk divided into two distinct parts:

: An upright spike that bears clusters of yellow sporangia (spore cases) resembling a "bunch of grapes" or a rattlesnake's rattle. botrychium virginianum

: It has fleshy, horizontal roots and is heavily dependent on mycorrhizal fungi in the soil for survival. Habitat and Range : The plant typically grows 12–18 inches tall

: A horizontal, triangular, lacy green leaf that is 3 to 4 times pinnately divided. botrychium virginianum