Selaginella
Occurrence Selaginella is a tropical plant. It has world wide distribution. It grows in damp forests. Some species occur in temperate regions. They grow in moist shady places. General structure The plant body is sporophyte. The body is divided into root, stem and leaves. Stem: The main stem is prostrate. Some erect branches arise form […]
Adiantum
Occurrence Adiantum is a common fern. It is found in the plains of the Punjab. It grows in shady places. It is found on moist walls or rocky places. The common specie of this genus is Adiantum Capillus-Veneris. General structure The vegetative plant body is a sporophyte. It is differentiated into stem, leaves and roots. 1. […]
Polypodium
Occurrence Polypodium is a perennial herb. It is found mostly in temperate regions. It has worldwide distribution. Mostly is attached to some rocks. But some forms are epiphytic. General structure The plant body is sporophyte. Plant body is divided into rhizome. leaves and roots. 1. Rhizome: It forms the main stem of the plant. Rhizome […]
Psilotum
Systematic Position Division: Pteridophyta Class : Psilopsida Order : Psilotales Family : Psilotaceae Genus : Psilotum Occurrence Psilotum is distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. It may grow as an epiphyte on the bark of trees. It also grows on soil where humus is abundantly available. Plant Boday The plant body is sporophyte. […]