Lycopodium complanatum Ground pine (Lycopodiaceae) Evergreen fern

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Lycopodium complanatum
Ground pine
Evergreen fern
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The Lycopodium complanatum plant species is found in Europe to E. Asia and northern N. America. It is a member of the Lycopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ground pine.

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Latin Name:  Lycopodium complanatum
Common Name:  Ground pine
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:  0.05   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist coniferous woods, from lowlands to moderate elevations in the mountains of Western N. America[60].

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]. The plant has an aromatic resinous smell[4]. 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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