FLORA OF ICELAND elements: Botrychium lanceolatum, Lance-leaved Moonwort, Lensutungljurt

Botrychium lanceolatum; The Lance-leaved Moonwort is a rare moonwort. It can be recognized by the pinnately lobed leaflets, where each lobe itself is deeply incised in a few segments. See "Other Botrychium (moonwort) species" for differences with similar Botrychium boreale.
  The Icelandic name is Lensutungljurt. It is member of the Ophioglossaceae (Adder's-tongue family).

A brief introduction to Iceland plants
Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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Natural History of Iceland Site  in Dutch

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