Desert Spike-moss (Selaginella Eremophila) is a perennial fern in the Selaginellaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Selaginella eremophila is a perennial rhizomatous herb native to deserts and adjacent mountainous regions in California, Arizona, Baja California, New Mexico, and Texas.
Desert Spike-moss
Selaginella Eremophila
Selaginella eremophila is a perennial rhizomatous herb native to deserts and adjacent mountainous regions in California, Arizona, Baja California, New Mexico, and Texas.
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