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Can anyone identify this plant?

17 years ago

A friend of mine has this plant in a pot that was sold to him as a "fern", but it doesnt seem to fit the definition of a fern. It looks like a small cabbage, but has quite thick, veiny almost feathery "leaves". It seems to be producing odd aerial roots from the undersides of the fronds.

Link to a (not very clear)photo:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d152/ISO1/RIMG0008.jpg

Any suggestions or clues greatly appreciated.

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pineresin
17 years ago
A species of Selaginella (spikemoss, a genus of clubmosses)

Resin

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mike_jw
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks pineresin - you were spot on!

Personally I've never heard of this group of plants, but there's always something new to be learnt.
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