Psilotaceae

This is a very ancient family of fern allies.

They lack true roots and the sporangia are fused into groups of 2 or 3 on the upper surface of the forked leaves.

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Psilotum nudum

Found mostly in thermal areas.

The leaves are very tiny and scale-like.

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Tmesipteris lanceolata

Epiphytic on trees and tree ferns.

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Tmesipteris tannensis

Epiphytic on trees and tree ferns.

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