Ophioglossum nudicaule Linnaeus f.. Slender Adder’s-tongue. Phen: Mar-Jun. Hab: Pine flatwoods, lawns, and other moist, grassy areas. Dist: E. NC south to s. FL, west to TX; West Indies; Mexico, Central, and South America; Asia; Africa.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Other Comments: First reported from NC by Thomas & Marx (1979).

Synonymy: = Ar, ETx1, Fl1, FNA2, K1, K3, K4, Meso1, RAB, TxFerns, WH3, Lin et al (2013); = Ophioglossum tenerum Mett. – S13; > Ophioglossum dendroneuron E.P.St.John – Sf; > Ophioglossum mononeuron E.P.St.John – Sf; > Ophioglossum nudicaule L.f. var. tenerum – Tx; > Ophioglossum pumilio E.P.St.John – Sf

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Wetland Indicator Status:

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC

Heliophily: 7