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Selaginella douglasii
Selaginella douglasii (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
Douglas' Spikemoss
Selaginellaceae (Spike-moss Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SEDO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Mat-forming plant, up to about 2 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating species.
Distribution
USA: ID , OR , WAWeb Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Selaginella douglasii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Selaginella douglasii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Selaginella douglasii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2026-07-02Research By: Joseph A. Marcus