Botrychium alaskense, the Alaska moonwort, is a small fern found in moist, open habitats across Alaska. This species is characterized by its single, divided frond emerging from a subterranean stem.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Alaska Moonwort (Botrychium alaskense)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Ophioglossales |
| Family | Ophioglossaceae |
| Genus | Botrychium |
| Species | Botrychium alaskense |
Similar in genus Botrychium
