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.

Propagation Notes: Spores - best sown as soon as they are ripe on the surface of a humus-rich sterilized soil. Keep the compost moist, preferably by putting a plastic bag over the pot. Pot on small clumps of plantlets as soon as they are large enough to handle and keep humid until they are well established. Do not plant outside until the ferns are at least 2 years old and then only in a very well sheltered position. The spores are generally produced in abundance but are difficult to grow successfully[200]. Layering of growing tips[200].

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