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  1. moonwort, common moonwort, Botrychium lunarianoun

    of America and Eurasia and Australia

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  1. common moonwort

    Botrychium lunaria is a species of fern in the family Ophioglossaceae known by the common name moonwort or common moonwort. It is the most widely distributed moonwort, growing throughout the Northern Hemisphere across Eurasia and from Alaska to Greenland, as well as temperate parts of the Southern Hemisphere.

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  1. common moonwort

    Common moonwort is a type of fern belonging to the Ophioglossaceae family, scientifically known as Botrychium lunaria. It is typically small with fleshy, creeping rootstocks, and is identifiable by its leaves, which consist of a sterile section for photosynthesis and a fertile section for reproduction. It is found in various environments, particularly in calcareous grasslands and heathlands. This plant species is commonly found across the northern hemisphere. The name "moonwort" reportedly comes from the old belief that the plant could open any lock, similar to the magical powers of the moon.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of common moonwort in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of common moonwort in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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