Adder's Tongue (Ophioglossum vulgatum)

Family: Ophioglossaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Ophioglossum vulgatum is a FERN growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. The seeds ripen from May to August. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Used as a vegetable. No more details are given. — Used as a vegetable.; No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp grassland, fens and scrub. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)