Taxonomy

Division:

Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods

Family:

Selaginellaceae

Genus:

Selaginella

Species:

Selaginella involvens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded or semi-shaded areas