Isoetes, commonly known as the quillworts, is a genus of lycopod. It is the only living genus in the family Isoetaceae and order Isoetales. As of 2016, there were about 200 recognized species, [1] with a cosmopolitan distribution mostly in aquatic habitats but …

Isoetes is commonly called ‘Quill wort’ due to the quill (a large feather)-like structure of the leaves. The plant body consists of a condensed, lobed corm or axis that bears a tuft of roots at the base and long feathery leaves on the top.

Quillworts are the only extant members of the order and are usually placed in a single genus, Isoetes (also spelled Isoëtes). The plants are aquatic or semi-aquatic, and most are native to swampy, cooler parts of North America and Eurasia. See also lycophyte and lower vascular plant.

Nov 3, 2021 · From arctic lakes to tropical forests, quillworts (the ~200 species of Isoetes) grow all over the world, though few people have the keen eye to see them.

Isoetales, sometimes also written Isoëtales, is an order of plants in the class Lycopodiopsida. There are about 140-150 living species, all of which are classified in the genus Isoetes (quillworts), with a cosmopolitan distribution, but often scarce to rare.

May 31, 2015 · Isoetes is a genus of plants that almost make up the entire group of plants called quillworts. They are one of the most primitive groups of vascular plants that currently exist on Earth. They form a unique class of lycophytes with roughly 150 species still living today, although many species are now endangered.

Aug 17, 2024 · We compiled a global database that includes all known environmental data collected from 1935 to 2023 regarding aquatic Isoëtes. We then evaluated the environmental drivers of 16 species using 2,179 global records.

Isoetes, commonly known as the quillworts, is a genus of plants in the class Isoetopsida and order Isoetales. They are lycopods and the only genus in Isoetaceae. There are currently 192 recognized species, with a cosmopolitan distribution but often scarce to rare.

Isoetes is characterized by a short, squat stem (usually less than a few centimeters long) that produces helically arranged, monarch roots from the lower surface and elongated, ligulate leaves in a dense rosette from the upper portion. Both micro- …

What Is the Isoetaceae Family? The Isoetaceae family, commonly known as the quillwort family, comprises plants that thrive in freshwater environments, particularly in marshy areas, lakes, and ponds. These plants are distinguished by their unique structure, which …