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Selaginellaceae

Selaginella serpens (Desv. ex Poir.) Spring

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  • Common Name:
  • Family: Selaginellaceae Milde.

  • Country of Origin: West Indies
  • Habitat:

  • Description: Densely matted, spidery, trailing stems, reaching to 22cm long, pinnate with slightly compound, slim and firm branches; leaves bright green with distinct midrib, and with spore bearing spikes. Tropical species.
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 199100044
  • Source: Unknown
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1991
  • Bench: 3205 - Selaginellas
  • Qty: 2 confirmed on 03-21-2006
Classification:

  • Division: Lycopodiophyta
  • Class: Isoetopsida
  • SubClass: fern relatives
  • Order: Selaginellales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Selaginellaceae
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