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Selaginella densa
Selaginella densa Rydb.
Lesser Spikemoss, Prairie Spikemoss, Rocky Mountain Spikemoss
Selaginellaceae (Spike-moss Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SEDE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Mat-forming plant to about 2 inches in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , ND , NM , NV , OK , OR , SD , TX , UT , WA , WYCanada: AB , BC , MB , ON , SK
Additional resources
USDA: Find Selaginella densa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Selaginella densa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Selaginella densa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-06-04Research By: Joseph A. Marcus