Ophioglossum L.
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Ophioglossum L., Sp. Pl. 1062 (1753)
Ophioglossum L.
Nomenclature
L.
L.
1753
1062
ICN
Ophioglossum L.
genus
Ophioglossum
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Descriptions
Ophioglossum L.
Sporangia coriac., in two close rows on unbranched axis, globose, opening transversely. Roots slender to rather thick, often proliferating, on erect fleshy to tuberous rhizome. Sterile seg. with a simple, entire lamina; fertile seg. spike-like, rarely branched. Adder's tongue. Genus widespread, the spp. very imperfectly understood.
Taxonomic concepts
Ophioglossum L.
Ophioglossum L.
Ophioglossum L.
Ophioglossum L.
Ophioglossum L.
Ophioglossum L.
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Etymology
From the Greek ophis (serpent), and glossa (tongue), a reference to the appearance of the fertile spike.
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scientific name
Names_Plants
1 January 2000
16 March 2015