Botrychium minganense; The Mingan Moonwort is a rare moonwort that resembles the common moonwort. It can be recognized by the widely-spaced, non-overlapping leaflets. Also, the base leaflet-pair is in the same plane as the other leaflets (not clasping the petiole). The Icelandic name is Keilutungljurt. It is member of the Ophioglossaceae (Adder's-tongue family).
FLORA OF ICELAND elements: Botrychium minganense, Mingan Moonwort, Keilutungljurt
A brief introduction to Iceland plants
Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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Other fern-related species
Other fern-related species