Whisk Fern

Psilotum nudum

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Psilotaceae

Native to: Florida native

Florida abundance and distribution: Throughout

Recognition: Terrestrial or epiphytic branching weed up to 2’ tall lacking roots and leaves. Stems are triangular with small bract-like appendages bearing yellow sporangia.

Other: Whisk ferns are the least complex of the terrestrial vascular plants and are thought to be one of the most primitive.

Contributed by: Carrie Black