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| Scientific Name | Selaginella lepidophylla | USDA PLANTS Symbol |
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| Common Name | Flower of Stone | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Selaginellaceae (Spikemoss) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Desert habitat; dry, rocky ledges, crevices and boulder fields; in Texas, Far West and Big Bend region. Plant: Small perennial to 8-10 inches across; plant curls into a brown ball when dry and opens into a green rosette after rain. Leaves: Small scale-like, oval, overlapping. Inflorescence: Non-flowering; four-sided spore cases up to 1/2 inch diameter at leaf tips. References: "Little Big Bend" by Roy Morey and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
