Selaginella, subgenus Tetragonostachys

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Selaginella hansenii is one of the four native endemic species of the Tetragonostachys in California. The other three are: asprella, bigelovii, and cinerascens. Unlike the other endemics, S. hansenii is a Sierran species. Supposed populations found in the eastern watershed of the South Coast Ranges of Kern County are input errors of a collection made in the area of Black Mountain south of Table Mountain in eastern Kern County, not western Kern County! Possibly in this area: http://www.sierrafoothill.org/preserves.htm
Its range of occurrence overlaps that of S. bigelovii in Tulare County.

For basic distinguishing characteristics, click on link below
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For general strobili occurrence on stems and rhizophore close up, click on link below
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For close up leaf features, click on link below
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...enii2012P4.jpg
For close up of adnation and strobili features, click on link below
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...enii2012P4.jpg