Selaginella deflexa

Selaginella deflexa, commonly known as deflexed spikemoss, is a non-flowering species of plant in the spikemoss genus Selaginella and is in the subgenus of the same name. It is closely related to Selaginella selaginoides which is the only other member in its subgenus. It is endemic to Hawaii and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome from 1,050 - 1,500 meters. can be found on all major islands except for Lana'i. It is usually found growing in wet moss. Unlike most members of Selaginella, S. deflexa does not have rhizophores along its stem. It gets its name from its reflexed leaves which point outwards.