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Selaginella selaginoides (L.) P. Beauv.

lesser clubmoss (Selaginellaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadVery strong tendencyN
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Selaginella selaginoides has toothed leaves and produces two kinds of sporangia: 3–4-lobed sporangia that produce megaspores lower down, and unlobed microspore sporangia higher up the stem.

Newborough (VC52: Anglesey); 2007-10-10

 lesser clubmoss / Selaginella selaginoides: _Selaginella selaginoides_ has toothed leaves and produces two kinds of sporangia: 3–4-lobed sporangia that produce megaspores lower down, and unlobed microspore sporangia higher up the stem.

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