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Pseudolycopodiella serpentina

Pseudolycopodiella serpentina (Kunze) Holub
Pseudolycopodiella serpentina
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Pseudolycopodiella serpentina is a species in the genus Pseudolycopodiella, belonging to the family Lycopodiaceae. It was first described in 1983 by Holub, with the original authorship attributed to Kunze. This species is part of a group of plants commonly known as clubmosses, which are ancient vascular plants with a long evolutionary history.

Description

Pseudolycopodiella serpentina is a member of the Lycopodiaceae family, a group of non-flowering vascular plants that includes clubmosses and related species. The species was formally described in 1983 by Holub, based on earlier work by Kunze. It is characterized by its creeping growth habit and small, scale-like leaves. The genus Pseudolycopodiella is distinguished by its morphological features and ecological adaptations, often found in moist, shaded environments. As part of the Lycopodiaceae, this species contributes to the diversity of early-diverging vascular plants and is of interest in botanical and ecological studies.

Synonyms

Lycopodium serpentinumLycopodiella serpentinaLepidotis drummondiiLycopodium drummondiiBrownseya serpentinaLycopodium carolinianum

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