False Daisyleaf Moonwort

Botrychium pseudopinnatum, commonly known as False Daisyleaf Moonwort, is a perennial fern native to the temperate regions of North America, particularly found in moist woodlands and grasslands. This species typically grows to a height of 15 to 30 centimeters, exhibiting a distinctive growth habit characterized by its delicate, finely divided leaves that resemble those of daisies, hence its common name. The leaves are green and can reach up to 20 centimeters in length, emerging from a slender, underground rhizome. The reproductive structures, or sporophylls, are borne on separate stalks and are often clustered, adding to the plant’s unique aesthetic during the growing season.