Appalachian Quillwort
Isoetes appalachiana D.F.Brunt. & D.M.Britton
Appalachian Quillwort: https://www.marylandbiodiversity.org/species/23763
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Description

Mature megaspores, and at least a hand lens, are necessary to identify Isoetes species. The megaspores form at the base of the leaves. In Appalachian Quillwort, a velum covers about 25% of the sporangium. The megaspore surface is covered in an open, reticulate ornamentation.

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