Southern Adder's-tongue
NameSouthern Adder's-tongue
Species NameOphioglossum engelmannii
Common NameSouthern Adder's-tongue
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk
Foliage Typefronds
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesDistinctive fertile spike emerging from the base of the sterile frond, characteristic of Adder's-tongue ferns.
Description
This image displays several young Southern Adder's-tongue ferns growing naturally amidst leaf litter on a forest floor. Each plant exhibits a single, broad, ovate sterile frond and an emerging, slender fertile spike, characteristic of the species. The vibrant light green fronds suggest healthy, new growth.
