Leaves (aerial stems) usually loosely appressed; base often glabrescent. Strobili sometimes with apical vegetative growth, not distinctly larger than subtending stem. Sporophylls usually not abruptly tapering toward apex; apex straight.

Habitat: Mostly on granite outcrops, granite boulders, or gravelly or sandy soil
Elevation: 0–200 m

Distribution

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Ala., Ark., Ga., La., Okla., Tex.

Discussion

The specimens of Selaginella arenicola subsp. riddellii from Texas are more constant in their morphologic characteristics and thus more easily separated from subsp. arenicola.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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