Species Information
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Filicinophyta
Class: Ophioglossopsida
Order: Ophioglossales
Family: Ophioglossaceae
Genus: Botrychium
Species: tunux
Moosewort - Botrychium tunux
Image courtesy of Biota Information System of New Mexico
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Species Extent (New Mexico)
Status
Global Rank: G3
State Rank: S1
| Rank Metadata | |
|---|---|
| State Rank: S1 | Rank Changed: 06/15/2026 |
| Rank Reviewed: 06/15/2026 | |
| Reason: There are only 2 known EOs in NM, and the species occurs in an uncommon habitat for the state: high elevation talus/scree slopes. A genus that is often overlooked, additional survey effort should be put into looking for this species and other Botrychium species. |
| Ecological Factors | |
|---|---|
| Specificity: Very narrow. Specialist or community with key requirements scarce. | Range Extent: 100-250 square km (about 40-100 square miles) |
| Occurences: 1 - 5 | Population Size: N/A |
| Area of Occupancy: N/A | Threat Summary: Climate change & severe weather - High - medium |
State Status:
Observations in Natural Heritage New Mexico Database
Number of Subpopulations: 0
Number of Mapped Locations: 0
Number of Observations: 0
External Links
View More Information about this species at:
NatureServe Explorer
New Mexico Rare Plants Website
Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS)
NatureServe Explorer
New Mexico Rare Plants Website
Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS)