Flora of North America species comparison

to 5 pairs, ascending, approximate, distance between 1st and 2d pinnae not or slightly more than between 2d and 3d pairs, linear to broadly lanceolate, entire to divided to tip, margins with distinct lobes or segments, apex acute to rounded, venation pinnate.

to 9 pairs, usually approximate, horizontal to ascending, distance between 1st and 2d pinnae not or slightly more than between 2d and 3d pairs, divided to tip.

stalk 0–1 mm;

blade dull to shiny green to dark green, deltate, 1–2-pinnate, to 6 × 7 cm.

stalk 2 to 15 cm, 1–2.5 times length of trophophore rachis;

blade green, finely rugulose and convex distally, 2–4-pinnate, to 15 × 26 cm, somewhat herbaceous.

1–3-pinnate, 1–2.5 times length of trophophore, divided into several equally long branches (all other botrychiums have a single stalk or 1 dominant and 2 smaller).

2-pinnate, 1–2 times length of trophophore.

obliquely and angularly trowel-shaped to spatulate, margins usually denticulate, apex acute, venation pinnate.

=90.

=90.