Botrychium ascendens, the upswept moonwort, is a small fern characterized by its erect, ascending fertile fronds. This species is found in western North America, often in moist, open habitats.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Upswept Moonwort (Botrychium ascendens)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Ophioglossales |
| Family | Ophioglossaceae |
| Genus | Botrychium |
| Species | Botrychium ascendens |
Similar in genus Botrychium
