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Smith, R.W.

Selaginella selaginoides

Selaginella selaginoides (L.) P. Beauv. ex Mart. & Schrank

Northern Spike-moss, Prickly Mountain-moss, Club Spike-moss, Lesser Clubmoss, Low Spike-moss

Selaginellaceae (Spike-moss Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: SESE

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), GL (N), SPM (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Mat-forming taxon, to about 4 inches in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating taxon.

Distribution

USA: AK , ID , ME , MI , MN , MT , NV , WI , WY
Canada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NS , NT , ON , PE , QC , SK , YT

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:		FACU	FACW						FACW	FACW

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Selaginella selaginoides in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Selaginella selaginoides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Selaginella selaginoides

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-03-08
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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