114.100 Isoetes L. - Quillworts

Crouch, N.R., Klopper, R.R., Burrows, J.E. & Burrows, S.M. (2011) Ferns of Southern Africa, A comprehensive guide Struik Nature

Jacobsen, W.B.G. (1983) The Ferns and Fern Allies of Southern Africa. Butterworths, Durban and Pretoria.

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Schelpe, E.A.C.L.E. (1970) Pteridophyta Flora Zambesiaca

Description of the genus

The characteristics of the stem, leaves and fertile portions are as for the family.

Derivation of name: isos: equal, etos: year; some of the submerged species in europe preserve the same outer appearance throughout the year.

Worldwide: c. 150 species, cosmopolitan apart from the Pacific Islands

DRC: 0 taxa.

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