Taxonomy

Division:

Psilophyta | - Whisk-ferns

Family:

Psilotaceae

Genus:

Psilotum

Species:

Psilotum ×intermedium

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in rocky or sandy substrates