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Little wolf's foot

(Lateristachys diffusa)

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Description

The main stems of this plant are found underground when growing on boggy terrain, but can occur above ground in dryer habitats. The stems are normally not more than 25 cm in length and root at intervals.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Lycopodiopsida
Order:Lycopodiales
Family:Lycopodiaceae
Genus:Lateristachys
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