Fir Clubmoss
Huperzia selago (L.) Bernh. ex Schrank & Mart.
Huperzia selago, known as Fir Clubmoss, is a small, upright, and densely scale-leaved vascular plant in the Lycopodiaceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial pteridophyte that produces spores from June to September. The species has a circumpolar distribution and was first described in 1829.
Description
Huperzia selago (L.) Bernh. ex Schrank & Mart. is a member of the Lycopodiaceae family, commonly referred to as Fir Clubmoss. It is characterized by its sturdy, stiff, and upright growth form. The plant is evergreen and perennial, with spore production occurring between June and September. Native to regions with a circumpolar distribution, it is found in areas such as Vermont, United States.
Other common names
Northern FirmossFir Clubmoss
Distribution
Vermont-US
Synonyms
Lycopodium selago subsp. selagoLycopodium selago var. selago