Psilotaceae |
Psilotum nudum (L.) Griseb.
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- Common Name: Whisk Fern
- Family: Psilotaceae Kanitz.
- Country of Origin: New Zealand
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- Description: (syn. P. triquetrum)
Herbaceous perennial devoid of roots, with scale leaves only, and dichotomously branching ribbed stems to 50cm long. Resembles early vascular plants known from the fossil record, but now considered a fern ally related to the Ophioglossales. Tropical conditions.
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Accession Data:- Accession # 198500935
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 3106 - Equisetum / Psilotum
- Qty: 4 confirmed on 05-05-2008
Classification:- Division: Ferns
- Class: Psilotopsida
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- Order: Psilotales
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- Family: Psilotaceae
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