Lycopodium selago Fir clubmoss (Lycopodiaceae)

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Lycopodium selago
Fir clubmoss
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The Lycopodium selago plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Lycopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fir clubmoss.

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Latin Name:  Lycopodium selago
Common Name:  Fir clubmoss
Family:  Lycopodiaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The plant is an active narcotic poison[172, 192].

Mature Height:  0.25   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Usually in open habitats on heaths, moors, mountain grasslands, rock ledges and mountain tops to 1300 metres[17].

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]. The spores of this species are not functional, the plant reproduces only by gemmae[17]. Layering of growing tips[200].

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