Selaginella pallescens

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pale spike moss

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Other common names

moss fern, sweat plant

Synonyms

Lycopodium circinale misapplied
Selaginella emmeliana

Botanical Details

Family
Selaginellaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Selaginella are evergreen rhizomatous perennials which may be small and tufted or tall and scrambling, the slender stems covered with small scale-like leaves; spores develop in short terminal spikes
Name Status
Correct