spike moss: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	little club moss • Selaginellaceae

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Close-up of variegated spikemoss, Selaginella martensii, showing dense, bright green fern-like foliage with lighter green and silvery highlights on the leaves.

spike moss life cycle

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Topics

Selaginella Selaginella emmeliana spreading club moss Selaginella caulescens Selaginella uncinata lesser club moss resurrection fern rock selaginella Selaginella martensii Selaginellales

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