Rattlesnake fern

Rattlesnake fern (Botrychium virginianum) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green.
It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 1.4 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a none rate, and new seedlings will have a chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium soil, pH 5.6-6.9, high fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Botrychium virginianum profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Botrychium Category:Native perennial flowers Category:North American natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Natives between 1 and 3 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs