Selaginella sibirica, the Siberian spikemoss, is a species of spikemoss that can be found in dry or exposed rocks and ridges from Alaska to the northwestern region of the district of Mackenzie as well as in northern Russia. The linear leaves are grooved on the back, 2.5-3 millimeters long, including the seta, and usually truncate near the top. Sporophylls are ovate to triangular, and are shorter than the leaves. It looks similar to S. densa, though it can be distinguished by its white setae, compared to the yellow setae of S. densa. Although all discovered specimens in North America are all similar, R.M.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Siberian Spikemoss being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Selaginella rupestris
- Selaginella scopulorum
- Selaginella standleyi
- Selaginella wallacei
- Selaginella watsonii
- Selaginella densa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Lycopodiopsida
- Order
- Selaginellales
- Family
- Selaginellaceae
- Genus
- Selaginella
- Species
- Selaginella sibirica
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