selaginella (Meaning)
selaginella (n)
type and sole genus of the Selaginellaceae; evergreen moss-like plants: spike moss and little club moss
selaginella (n.)
A genus of cryptogamous plants resembling Lycopodia, but producing two kinds of spores; also, any plant of this genus. Many species are cultivated in conservatories.
Synonyms & Antonyms of selaginella
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selaginella Sentence Examples
- Selaginella is a genus of lycophytes, non-flowering vascular plants.
- Selaginella species are commonly known as spike mosses or club mosses.
- Selaginella plants possess small, scale-like leaves arranged in four rows.
- The stems of Selaginella are creeping or erect, often forming dense mats.
- Selaginella reproduces both sexually through spores and asexually through fragmentation.
- Selaginella is often used in terrariums due to its low-maintenance nature and attractive appearance.
- Selaginella requires bright, indirect light and well-drained soil to thrive.
- The scientific name Selaginella is derived from the Greek words "selas" (bright) and "aginos" (vessel), referring to the shiny spores of some species.
- Selaginella is a genus with over 700 species distributed worldwide, mostly in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Selaginella is considered a primitive plant group that has survived for millions of years with little morphological change.
FAQs About the word selaginella
type and sole genus of the Selaginellaceae; evergreen moss-like plants: spike moss and little club mossA genus of cryptogamous plants resembling Lycopodia, but
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Selaginella is a genus of lycophytes, non-flowering vascular plants.
Selaginella species are commonly known as spike mosses or club mosses.
Selaginella plants possess small, scale-like leaves arranged in four rows.
The stems of Selaginella are creeping or erect, often forming dense mats.
