Lycopodium clavatum Common club moss (Lycopodiaceae) Evergreen fern

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Lycopodium clavatum
Common club moss
Evergreen fern
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The Lycopodium clavatum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Lycopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Common club moss.

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Latin Name:  Lycopodium clavatum
Common Name:  Common club moss
Family:  Lycopodiaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The plant contains lycopodine, which is poisonous by paralizing the motor nerves[21, 218]. It also contains clavatine which is toxic to many mammals[218]. The spores, however, are not toxic[21].

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Moorland, fields and pastures[7], it is rare in lowland areas[17].

Cultivation Notes: Thrives in a rough spongy peat in a shady position[1]. Requires a humid atmosphere[200]. Terrestrial members of this genus are hard to establish. The roots are delicate and liable to rot, most water being absorbed through the foliage[200]. This species is said to be a native of Britain according to [17], but is a tropical plant according to [200]. Another report says that it is hardy to at least -15°c[238]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233]. Although looking more like a moss, this genus is closely related to the ferns[200].

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