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].

Medicinal Information: The plant is hypnotic[192]. Chewing three stems is said to induce mild intoxication whilst eight can cause unconsciousness[192, 213]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the whole plant, collected during the summer[9]. It is used as a laxative and to kill worms[9].

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