2 Ophioglossaceae 



2-3 pinnate, often dense, 1-2 inches long, 

 about as high as the leaf. 



In open or exposed situations, frequently 

 on the tops of the highest mountains, rather 

 rare; occurring in midsummer. 



Botrychium Plant 2-6 inches high, slender and 

 simplex E. very variable. Leaf ovate, ob- 



Hitchcock. ovate or oblong, entire, lobed or 



Small Moon- , -, -, . , 



pinnately parted, borne near the 

 wort. 



base of the stem; spore-bearing 

 portion a simple or slightly compound spike, 

 sometimes reduced to only a few sporanges; 

 apex of the leaf and spore-bearing portion 

 erect in fruit. 



In alpine meadows or grassy slopes, 

 frequently through the Rockies but very 

 inconspicuous; during summer. 



Stem slender, 4 inches to 2 feet 

 Botrychium 



virginianum high. Leaf thin, ternately di- 

 (L.) Sw. vided and spreading 3-12 inches 



vrgwvM across, pinnately much divided 

 Grape Fern. 



into oblong-toothed segments ; 



spore-bearing portion long-stalked, much 



