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Psilotaceae

Psilotum nudum (L.) Griseb.

  • Query IPNI
  • Common Name: Whisk Fern
  • Family: Psilotaceae Kanitz.

  • Country of Origin: New Zealand
  • Habitat:

  • 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
  • SubClass:
  • Order: Psilotales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Psilotaceae
  • SubFamily:
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