Ophioglossum — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Ophioglossum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Ophioglossum reticulatum
Ophioglossum reticulatum
Family: Ophioglossaceae
Cultivation
The plant can become a weed of agriculture, but does little harm because of its small size. When grown from spores, plants can be harvested for their leaves after 1 - 2 years. When grown from rhizomes collected from the wild, harvesting may start after about 6 months.
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EdibleMedicinal
Ophioglossum vulgatum
Ophioglossum vulgatum
Family: Ophioglossaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist free-draining soil. Plants are hardy to about -15°c. The prothalli (a small plant formed when the spore germinates) of this species form a symbiotic relationship with a mycorrhizal fungus in much the same way as orchid seedlings.
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