Bryodesma Soják. Subfamily: Gymnogynoideae. Common name: Rock Spikemoss.
A genus of about 55 species, widespread in distribution, but with highest diversity in the Americas.
References: Buck (1977); Jermy In Kramer & Green (1990); Lellinger (1985); Škoda (1997); Soják (1992 [1993]); Tryon (1955); Valdespino (1993) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (1993b); Weakley (2022) In Weakley et al. (2022); Wilbur & Whitson (2005); Zhou & Zhang (2023). Show full citations.
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© Bruce A. Sorrie | Bryodesma acanthonota | Original Image ⭷
© Alan Cressler: Bryodesma peruvianum, Enchanted Rock, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Llano County, Texas 1 by Alan Cressler | Bryodesma peruvianum source | Original Image ⭷
© Edwin Bridges | Bryodesma rupestre | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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