Psilotum is a genus of fern -like vascular plants. It is one of two genera in the family Psilotaceae commonly known as whisk ferns, the other being Tmesipteris.

Oct 7, 2024 · Psilotum is recognized for its distinctive morphology, often described as a fern without leaves. The absence of leaves allows the stem to engage in photosynthesis, a critical …

This is a small group with only two genera, Psilotum, shown above left, and Tmesipteris, above right, neither with many species. Both genera grow in tropical or subtropical regions, where …

The sporophyte as well as gametophyte of Psilotum (e.g., P. nudum) propagate vegetatively through the production of Gemmae (Fig. 7.15). They are small, multicellular and ovoid …

Psilotum is a genus, or biological classification, of a fern-like type of plant with some unique characteristics. The plants in this category are very primitive and do not include all the systems …

Psilotum is defined as a genus within the Psilotaceae family, consisting of 2–3 species that are primarily found in tropical and warm regions worldwide. It is characterized by rootless, …

The genus Psilotum contains two species and one hybrid (P. complanatum, P. nudum, and P. x intermedium) of pantropical plants with whisklike green stems and scalelike appendages …

Whisk Fern is a perennial, evergreen, fern-like plant, native to North Carolina as well as a good part of the tropical and sub-tropical world. At maturity, the stems rise 20 inches high supporting …

Apr 14, 2025 · Discover 25 fascinating facts about Psilotum, the ancient whisk fern, and uncover its unique characteristics and evolutionary history.

Psilotum nudum, one of two species in the genus Psilotum, is widely distributed across tropical and sub-tropical areas of the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australasia, with a small, endangered …