Hansen's Spikemoss

Selaginella hansenii is a species of spikemoss known by the common name Hansen's spikemoss. It is endemic to California where it can be found throughout the central part of the state, from the lowest reaches of the Cascade Range through the Central Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevada to the southern end of the Central Valley and the Tehachapis. It can be found in varied rocky habitat in hills and mountains. This lycophyte forms loose or dense mats of spreading stems with small, forking branches. The lance-shaped or triangular leaves are up to 5 or 6 millimeters long including the soft, white bristles at the tips. The leaves are green, often tinged with red, or totally red.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Hansen's 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 peruviana
• Selaginella arizonica
• Selaginella wrightii
• Selaginella eremophila
• Selaginella rupincola

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Lycopodiopsida

Order

Selaginellales

Family

Selaginellaceae

Genus

Selaginella

Species

Selaginella hansenii

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