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Northern adder's-tongue

Ophioglossum pusillum

Northern adder's-tongue (Ophioglossum pusillum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 1a–11a. Mature size 1"–10".

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Family
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Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 32 U.S. states, including AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IA…
USDA hardiness
Zones 1a–11a
Mature size
1"–10"
Sun
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Water
—
Bloom
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Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Northern adder's-tongue (Ophioglossum pusillum)
Ophioglossum pusillum — Northern adder's-tongue. Photo by B. Legler via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Northern adder's-tongue (Ophioglossum pusillum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 1a–11a. Mature size 1"–10".

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, northern adder's-tongue pairs naturally with: Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Common selfheal (Prunella vulgaris).

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