Selaginellaceae
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Selaginellaceae
Description Selaginellaceae is a family of vascular plants that mostly grow in tropical and subtropical regions. They are commonly known as spike mosses or resurrection plants due to their unique ability to survive long periods of drought by curling up into a ball and uncurling when water is available. The family comprises around 750 species, with some of the most…
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Selaginella Ciliaris
Description Selaginella ciliaris is a fascinating plant that belongs to the family Selaginellaceae, commonly known as spiked or spikemoss. It is a native to tropical areas of Central and South America and is often found growing in the understory of forests. Selaginella ciliaris is a low-growing perennial plant with a prostrate habit, meaning it spreads out horizontally. It has small,…
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