Siberian Spikemoss

(Selaginella sibirica)

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Description

Selaginella sibirica, the Siberian spikemoss, is a species of spikemoss that can be found in dry or exposed rocks and ridges from Alaska to the northwestern region of the district of Mackenzie as well as in northern Russia. The linear leaves are grooved on the back, 2.5-3 millimeters long, including the seta, and usually truncate near the top. Sporophylls are ovate to triangular, and are shorter than the leaves.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Lycopodiophyta
Class: Lycopodiopsida
Order:Selaginellales
Family:Selaginellaceae
Genus:Selaginella
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