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112.200 Lycopodium - Ground pines or creeping cedar
Crouch, N.R., Klopper, R.R., Burrows, J.E. & Burrows, S.M. (2011) Ferns of Southern Africa, A comprehensive guide Struik Nature
Jacobsen, W.B.G. (1983) The Ferns and Fern Allies of Southern Africa. Butterworths, Durban and Pretoria.
Roux, J.P. (2001) Conspectus of Southern African Pteridophyta. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report 13
Schelpe, E.A.C.L.E. (1970) Pteridophyta Flora Zambesiaca
Description of the genus
Terrestrial perennials. Roots borne at irregular intervals on the lower side of the main stem. Stems of two types, consisting of elongated, indeterminate main stems and determinate, lateral, branchlet systems. Sporophylls different to the leaves, ephemeral. Strobili erect, borne on simple or forked peduncles. Sporangium epidermal cells sinuate. Derivation of name: Lykos: wolf, podium: foot; referring to the stems which may resemble a furry paw. Worldwide: c. 40 species, almost cosmopolitan. Malawi: 1 taxon. |
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ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): LycopodiumFlora Zambesiaca web site: Lycopodium
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GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Lycopodium
Wikipedia: Lycopodium
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Lycopodium
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Lycopodium
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