Figure 1.
Phlegmariurusvanuatuensis ARF1140: A habit, leaf arrangement and fertile spikes B close up of sterile leaf arrangement showing subopposite decussate leaf arrangement and ovate-oval leaves C close up of fertile spike showing scale like sporophylls and a sporangium. Scale bar: 10 cm (A); 1 cm (B, C). Illustration by A.R.Field.
Though sometimes called a "Resurrection Fern," this plant is not a true fern, but a fern ally in the spikemoss family. It is common in the Trans-Pecos, but you'll not see it unless you happen to be there a few days after a rain. The rest of the time it's just a brown ball.Worth viewing large if you're interested in these plants. The patterns in the leaves are truly beautiful
One of the tropical tassel ferns growing in the greenhouse at Appalachian State University. There were three different species in that planter, but I'm pretty sure the name tag went with this one. The origin was listed as West Tropical Queensland on the label.
Clubmoss is an ancient plant first appearing in the fossil record 395 Million years ago. Found these ones while searching for the dog who'd lost himself in the bush again! More
