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 nuttallii A.Braun ex Engelm.
Isoetes nuttallii A.Braun ex Engelm.
Isoetes nuttallii, or Nuttall's quillwort, is a lycopod quillwort native to wet …
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 echinospora Durieu
Isoetes echinospora Durieu
Isoetes echinospora Durieu, commonly called spiny quillwort, is a lycophyte spec…
Isoetes melanopoda Gay & Durieu
Isoetes melanopoda Gay & Durieu
Isoetes melanopoda is a short-lived quillwort native to the US, where it is enda…
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.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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