hairtip clubmoss

Lycopodium venustulum is a member of the Lycopodiaceae, a family of spore-bearing vascular plants commonly referred to as clubmosses. The species was scientifically documented in 1828 by the botanist Gaudich. It is naturally distributed across various island regions in the Pacific Ocean, specifically Hawaii, Samoa, the Society Islands, and the Tubuai Islands. As with other Lycopodium species, it is characterized by its small, scale-like leaves and typically grows in moist, shaded environments. The common name 'hairtip clubmoss' reflects its appearance and growth habit.