selaginellaselaginella
genusgenusAncient, moss-like plants that form dense carpets or cascading mats of tiny, scale-like leaves arranged in intricate patterns. These prehistoric survivors can dramatically change their appearance based on moisture levels, curling up when dry and spreading out when hydrated.
Etymology
The name derives from the Latin 'selago,' referring to an ancient Celtic medicinal herb, with the diminutive suffix '-ella,' meaning 'small,' thus meaning 'little medicinal herb.'
Interesting fact!
These remarkable plants possess a unique ability called hygroscopic movement, where their fronds can curl up and uncurl in response to water availability, earning them the reputation of being 'resurrection plants.'
All species of Selaginella
selaginellaWilldenowii
Peacock fern, Peacock moss, Blue spike moss.
selaginellaApoda
Meadow spikemoss, Creeping spikemoss, Carpet moss.
selaginellaMoellendorffii
Blue spikemoss, Resurrection plant, Korean moss.
selaginellaLepidophylla
Resurrection plant, False rose of Jericho, Dinosaur plant.
selaginellaPallescens
Frosty fern, Peacock fern, Rainbow plant.
selaginellaUncinata
Peacock moss, Peacock spikemoss, Rainbow moss.
selaginellaEmmeliana
Blue spikemoss, Peacock fern, Coral fern.
selaginellaMartensii
Martens's spike moss, Jockey's cap, Rainbow fern.
selaginellaKraussiana
African clubmoss, Spreading clubmoss, Krauss's spikemoss.
selaginellaErythropus
Ruby red spike moss, Red stemmed spike moss, Ruby selaginella.
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