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Psilotum nudum (L.) P.Beauv.
Family Psilotaceae
Common name: Skeleton Fork-Fern

Psilotum nudum (L.) P.Beauv. APNI*

Synonyms: Psilotum flabellatum Gand. APNI*
Psilotum nudum var. fallacinum (Domin) Domin APNI*

Description: Erect to somewhat pendent terrestrial or rarely epiphytic plant; aerial stems yellow-green, much-branched towards the tips, 15–60 cm long, ridged, ± circular to triangular in section; ultimate branches 0.5–1.5 mm diam.

Leaves scale-like.

Synangia 2–3 mm diam., sessile, yellow.


Habit
Photo J. & P. Edwards

Distribution and occurrence: Usually found tufted in rock crevices in open forest or rainforest, rarely epiphytic in rainforest; widespread, rare away from coastal areas; north of the Shoalhaven R.
NSW subdivisions: NC, CC, SC, NT, CT, NWS, CWS, LHI
Other Australian states: Qld Vic. W.A. N.T.
AVH map***

Text by Peter G. Wilson
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 1 (1990)


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