What type of fern?

mrmootsie

9 years ago

My wife received this for Christmas. ideas?

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mrmootsie
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9 years ago
Another image.
tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
9 years ago
Looks more like a conifer than a fern. You might want to try the Name That Plant forum.

tj

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I think that is a type of Selangella. That is a neat plant but it needs to be kept moist and out of direct sun.
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Yep. Selaginella. It's a clubmoss.

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