In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Equisetum 2. Structure of Equisetum 3. Reproduction 4. Life Cycle. Habit and Habitat of Equisetum: The plant body of Equisetum has an aerial part and an underground rhizome part (Fig. 7.83). The rhizome is perennial, horizontal, branched and creeping in nature. The aerial part is herbaceous and usually [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure and reproduction in Isoetes with the help of diagrams. Structure of Isoetes: Sporophyte: The plant resembles a monocot garlic plant in particular (Fig. 7.59). Isoetes is commonly called 'Quill wort' due to the quill (a large feather)-like structure of the leaves. The plant body consists of a condensed, lobed corm or [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Selaginella 2. Salient Features of Selaginella 3. Structure 4. Reproduction. Habit and Habitat of Selaginella: Selaginella shows considerable variation in size, symmetry and morphology. Mostly they are herbaceous perennials, however, a few are annuals (Selaginella pygmaea). Majority are dorsiventral, prostrate and creeping (Fig. 7.45) on the surface (e.g., [...]