Corkscrew Swamp Hosts Rare Whisk Fern

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Southwest Florida is a biodiversity hotspot that supports many species of plants and animals, including the rare whisk fern (Psilotum nudum). This perennial plant lacks flowers, roots, and leaves, appearing almost “naked,” and reproduces by spores.

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