Goblin Fern (Botrychium mormo)

Synonym:

Status: endangered in Wisconsin

Habitat Description: in duff on shaded, open floor of northern mesic forests

Habitat Classification
WI NHI: Northern Mesic Forest
Curtis: Northern Mesic Forest
Kotar: AH, AViO, ATD, AFD
Forest Cover: Northern Hardwoods; Sugar Maple

Range: Ashland, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Marinette, Oconto, Sawyer, Taylor, and Wood

Comments: a tiny, succulent fern about 9cm (3-1/2") tall which sometimes does not appear above the leaf litter of the forest floor; during drought years it often does not appear at all. Associated with nutrient rich sites. Generally not found in areas with hemlock.

Phenology:

Field Guides:
Lellinger, p.110/plate 101