Marsilea, commonly known as ‘water fern’, grows in shallow water or in wet places, often creeping upon the banks and growing in all directions. A few species however, grow in dry situations throughout the year. The genus comprises of 70 species. The common Indian species are M. minuta, M. quadrifolia, M. condensata, and M. poonensis. […]
Marsilea: Sporophyte and Morphology | Pteridophyta | Botany
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Pteris of the Family Pteridaceae (With Diagram) | Pteridophyta | Botany
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Pteris, a common fern, grows extensively in cool, moist and shady localities. The common Indian species of Pteris are P. longifolia, P. cretica, P. ensiformis, P. grandifolia, etc. The Sporophyte of Pteris: The rhizome may be either short and straight (as in P. longifolia, P. cretica, P. ensiformis, etc.), or long and creeping (as in […]
Life Cycle of Polypodium | Pteridophyta | Botany
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In the article we will discuss about the life cycle of polypodium which belongs to pteridophyta division. The Sporophyte of Polypodium: The stem of Polypodium is a perennial, sparingly branched, erect or creeping rhizome, which when destitute of fronds (leaves) has the appearance of some kind of sea polypus. Usually, the greater part of the rhizome […]