Selaginella gracillima
Tiny Selaginella
Moss-like annual herb with erect usually unbranched stems, occasionally branched near base.
Additional information
- FamilySelaginellaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size2-6 cm high
- Plant groupingFerns & Fern Allies
- LeavesScattered pale green stalkless lance-shaped leaves to 2 mm long in 4 rows.
- FlowersNon-flowering. Rounded spore cases along most of the branches.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist peaty soils on margins of swamps and watercourses. Dappled to full shade.
- Garden useSmall pine-like club moss for shaded ferneries and moist gardens.
- Commercially availableNo information available
- Conservation statusRestricted distribution within the Shire.
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Photographer/s: Neil Blair, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©
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