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Riddell's spikemoss
Scientific Name: Selaginella arenicola ssp. riddellii
Family: Selaginellaceae
Category: Lycopod
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Selaginella arenicola subsp. riddellii
Also known as Riddell's Spikemoss, this plant belongs to the spikemoss family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has small parts that might present a choking hazard if ingested.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Selaginella arenicola subsp. riddellii (Van Eselt.) R. Tryon
- Family: Selaginellaceae (Spikemoss Family)
- Synonyms:
- Selaginella riddellii Van Eselt.
- Selaginella arenicola var. riddellii (Van Eselt.) Waterf.
- Lycopodium corallinum Riddell
- Bryodesma arenicola subsp. riddellii (Van Eselt.) Skoda
- Basionym: Homotypic synonym of Selaginella arenicola subsp. riddellii (Van Eselt.) B. Tryon
Common Names
- Riddell's Spikemoss
- Riddell's spike-moss
- Riddell's selaginella
- Sand spike-moss
- Sand Spikemoss
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the United States, including Georgia and Alabama.
- Prefers sandstone and dry sandy soils.
Ecological Role
- Listed as potentially invasive in some regions (indicated by "INV" in some records).
Morphological Characteristics
- Forms large patches.
- Described as a herb.
- Can be perennial or annual.
Associations
- Found in association with Shortleaf Pine and Bluejack Oak in certain locations.
Further Resources
- Dave's Garden
- Plant database entries are available online.