Selaginella Rupestris (Noun)
Meaning
Tufted spikemoss forming loose spreading mats; eastern North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Selaginella rupestris, commonly known as rock spikemoss or tufted spikemoss, grows on shaded rocks in eastern North America.
- The Appalachian Mountains are home to the resilient selaginella rupestris, forming loose spreading mats across rocky terrain.
- Selaginella rupestris often forms dense, spreading mats in areas where it grows, thriving in shaded conditions.
- The distinctive growth habit of selaginella rupestris, with its spreading mats, can be found on rocks and tree trunks in eastern North America.
- Selaginella rupestris can grow quite densely in certain areas, covering rocks and forming large mats over time.