Lycopodium lucidulum Shining club moss (Lycopodiaceae)

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Lycopodium lucidulum
Shining club moss
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The Lycopodium lucidulum plant species is found in N. America - Newfoundland to British Columbia, south to South Carolina, Iowa and Tennessee. It is a member of the Lycopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Shining club moss.

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Latin Name:  Lycopodium lucidulum
Common Name:  Shining club moss
Family:  Lycopodiaceae
Author:  Michx.

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.

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Cool woods from Newfoundland to Ontario and southwards.

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]. 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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