Selaginella Selaginella is usually bilaterally flattened and has small dorsal leaves and large ventral leaves. Some species are erect, however. They always have Cones and are Heterosporous . They branch dichotomously and are usually Anisotomous . Roots originate from the stems and are usually found at branch points.
Roots also branch dichotomously .
It is usually found in dark wet areas and is not extremely abundant so don't pick specimens unless you really need one. Locate the Sporophylls . Note the general organization of tissues in various stems. It might be useful to make outline drawings of these. Compare Sporophylls with Vegetative Leaves from an external and internal perspective.