Lycopodium obscurum Ground pine (Lycopodiaceae)

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Lycopodium obscurum
Ground pine
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The Lycopodium obscurum plant species is found in Northern N. America and E. Asia - China, Japan and Siberia. It is a member of the Lycopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ground pine.

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Latin Name:  Lycopodium obscurum
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:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist woodlands[235].

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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