Posted by MadScientist (Düsseldorf, Germany) on 1 May 2008 in Plants & Nature.
Selaginella martensii, a fern ally for 'lovers of the unusual and unloved'.
I like the shadowing here.
1 May 2008 9:57am
@Twelvebit: It's growing in the shadow, so that fits perfectly :-)
I lack knowledge of plants, but yours always look well and colourful with great detail of patterns.
1 May 2008 12:41pm
@JoeB: Every plant has it's 'best side', so have mine :-) Most of the plant pictures I post here are photos from my own plants. I'm trying to do my best to keep them happy, so they are usually in a good shape and grateful subjects for my photography :)
Very unusual leaf, almost looks like it's been braided together. Good detail :)
1 May 2008 12:44pm
@Observing: Spike mosses are a very old plant group, there were times on earth when they virtually ruled the (plant) world. This fascinates me the more I'm learning about this.
I agree with Mike, they do look braided together. A really unusual and beautiful leaf.
1 May 2008 4:43pm
@MaryB: Unlike to very old times, the remaining groups of spike mosses are quite small: this specimen measures ca. 10 centimeters high.
I like, I like :0) The texture is fabulous on this very strange leaf!
1 May 2008 5:48pm
@Tracey: Thank you, Tracey! I'm sure there are some spike mosses growing in your forests too!
Lovely details and subtle light
1 May 2008 8:59pm
@Jen: Thanks, Jen! Sometimes the smallest thinks bear the most beauty :)
Such a strange plant!Lovely!
3 May 2008 10:03am
@shahab: Yes, it's small but beautiful :) Thanks!
I don't think I've seen a fern like this! Most interesting the arrangement of the leaves and, moreover, the crocheted pattern on the branches! Quite unique!
8 May 2008 10:48am
@Japanalia: Actually it's a fern ally: closely related to ferns but even more ancient. Their ancestors had the size of trees!
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