How to Identify Isoetaceae
Isoetaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Isoetales, class Lycopodiopsida. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Isoetaceae Species
Isoetes melanopoda Gay & Durieu
Isoetes melanopoda Gay & Durieu
Isoetes melanopoda is a short-lived quillwort native to the US, where it is enda…
Isoetes echinospora Durieu
Isoetes echinospora Durieu
Isoetes echinospora Durieu, commonly called spiny quillwort, is a lycophyte spec…
Isoetes butleri Engelm.
Isoetes butleri Engelm.
Isoetes butleri, or limestone quillwort, is an inconspicuous lycophyte native to…
Isoetes lacustris L.
Isoetes lacustris L.
Isoetes lacustris L. is a boreal quillwort native to regions on both sides of th…
Isoetes nuttallii A.Braun ex Engelm.
Isoetes nuttallii A.Braun ex Engelm.
Isoetes nuttallii, or Nuttall's quillwort, is a lycopod quillwort native to wet …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Isoetaceae?
Isoetaceae plants belong to the Isoetales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 6 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Isoetaceae?
Isoetaceae is classified in the order Isoetales, class Lycopodiopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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