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 spikemoss, Blue selaginella, Peacock fern.
selaginellaApoda
Meadow spikemoss, Creeping spikemoss, Carpet moss.
selaginellaMoellendorffii
Blue spikemoss, Korean spikemoss, Resurrection plant.
selaginellaLepidophylla
Resurrection plant, False rose of Jericho, Dinosaur plant.
selaginellaPallescens
Frosty fern, Peacock spikemoss, Rainbow plant.
selaginellaUncinata
Peacock fern, Blue peacock moss, Rainbow spikemoss.
selaginellaEmmeliana
Blue spikemoss, Peacock moss, Coral moss.
selaginellaMartensii
Martens's clubmoss, Rainbow spikemoss, Peacock moss.
selaginellaKraussiana
Trailing spikemoss, Golden clubmoss, Krauss's moss fern.
selaginellaErythropus
Ruby red spike moss, Red stemmed selaginella, Ruby selaginella.
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