Genus Selaginella Higher classification Selaginella | Division Lycopodiophyta Scientific name Selaginella rupestris Rank Species | |
Similar Selaginella, Selaginella eremophila, Lycopodiophyta, Selaginella apoda, Selaginellales | ||
Rock spikemoss selaginella rupestris
Selaginella rupestris, the northern selaginellla or rock spike-moss, is a species of spike-moss occurring in dry rocky places in eastern North America, including one locality in Greenland. It has a wide but sporadic range. In the absence of water, it rolls into a ball for which, it is also known as bird nest moss. Again, when it comes in contact with water, it opens up.
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- Rock spikemoss selaginella rupestris
- Octonary ingredients of selaginella rupestris formulations pankaj oudhia s medicinal plant database
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Octonary ingredients of selaginella rupestris formulations pankaj oudhia s medicinal plant database
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