Lycopodium campanulatum (Lycopodiaceae)

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Lycopodium campanulatum
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The Lycopodium campanulatum plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Lycopodiaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Lycopodium campanulatum
Family:  Lycopodiaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, a number of other members of this genus are said to be toxic and so some caution is advised.

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Habitat:  Moist coniferous woods, lowland to moderate elevations in mountains.

General Uses: The spores are water repellent and can be used as a dusting powder to stop things sticking together[106, 171]. They are also used as a talcum powder and for dressing molds in iron foundries[74]. They can also be used as explosives in fireworks and for artificial lightning[46, 57, 102, 171]. The plant can be used as a mordant in dyeing[172].

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