California Adder's-tongue (Ophioglossum Californicum) is a perennial fern in the Ophioglossaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Ophioglossum californicum is a small perennial fern native to California, known for its fleshy, glabrous herbaceous form and unique reproductive structures.
California Adder's-tongue
Ophioglossum Californicum
Ophioglossum californicum is a small perennial fern native to California, known for its fleshy, glabrous herbaceous form and unique reproductive structures.
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