Psilotum nudum, commonly known as the whisk fern, is a species of fern in the order Psilotales. Like the other species in this order, it lacks roots and instead possesses underground rhizomes. It reporduces by spores.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Skeleton fork fern 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.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Polypodiopsida
- Order
- Psilotales
- Family
- Psilotaceae
- Genus
- Psilotum
- Species
- Psilotum nudum
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