Definition

Noun: * A species of spikemoss belonging to the genus Selaginella, a type of primitive vascular plant. It is characterized by its small, scale-like leaves and is known to occur widely in the state of Florida, USA.

Usage Notes

• Scientific Name: "Selaginella eatonii" is a binomial (two-part) scientific name. The first part () is the genus, and the second part () is the specific epithet, often honoring a person (in this case, likely the botanist Daniel Cady Eaton). In formal writing, it is typically italicized.
• Common Name: This plant is commonly referred to as a spikemoss. A more specific common name might be Eaton's spikemoss.
• Context: This term is used primarily in botanical, horticultural, and ecological contexts. It is not a word used in everyday conversation.

Examples

• The researcher identified the ground cover as .
• is often found in moist, shaded habitats.
• A key characteristic of is its widespread distribution in Florida.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification, is placed in the family Selaginellaceae.
• The species epithet "eatonii" is an example of a Latinized genitive form used to indicate possession or dedication ("of Eaton").

Variants and Related Words

• Spikemoss (n): The common name for plants in the genus .
• Lycophyte (n): The broader plant division (Lycopodiophyta) to which belongs.
• Selaginella (n): The genus name for hundreds of species of spikemosses.

Synonyms

• Eaton's spikemoss
• A species of spikemoss

Different Meanings

• This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to this particular botanical species. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.

Noun

1. occurs widely in Florida