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Selaginella rupestris

Species of spore-bearing plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Selaginella rupestris
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Selaginella rupestris, the northern selaginella[3] sometimes locally known as ledge spike-moss or rock spike-moss, is a species of spike-moss occurring in dry rocky places in eastern North America, including one locality in Greenland. It has a wide but sporadic range. In the absence of water, it rolls into a ball for which, it is also known as bird nest moss. Again, when it comes in contact with water, it opens up.

Quick facts Rock spike-moss, Conservation status ...


It is listed as imperiled and threatened in the State of Indiana.[4]

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