Most species of Selaginella inhabit damp forests of tropical climates and are distributed all over the world; some species also grow in the temperate regions. These are found in the hills and are abundantly cultivated, in private gardens. Some are xerophytic and grow on rocky cliffs or dry sandy soil. They are mostly perennial, a […]
Life Cycle of Selaginella | Pteridophyta | Botany
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Life Cycle of Lycopodium | Pteridophyta | Botany
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Lycopodium, commonly known as ‘club-moss’ and ‘ground pine’, grows chiefly in tropical and subtropical forests but some species are also distributed in arctic and temperate regions. The common Indian species are L. hamilvonii, L. phlegmaria, L. cernuum, L. selago and L. clavatum. The Sporophyte of Lycopodium: In habit, all species vary widely, but all have […]
Marsilea: Sporophyte and Morphology | Pteridophyta | Botany
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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. […]