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Huperzia lucidula

Common Name(s):

Previously known as:

  • Lycopodium lucidulum
Description

Shining Clubmoss is a fern-like perennial native to eastern North America.

Habitat: Moist forests and ravines

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#native perennial#NC native#terrarium#herbaceous perennial#fern-like#Audubon
 
Form in September in Moretown, Vermont
Form - September - Moretown, VT JP Smithy CC BY-NC 4.0
Form in September in Whitely City, Kentucky
Form - September - Whitely City, KY Naturegas64 CC BY-NC 4.0
Leaves and stem in September in Whitely City, Kentucky
Leaves/Stem - September - Whitely City, KY Naturegas64 CC BY-NC 4.0
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#native perennial#NC native#terrarium#herbaceous perennial#fern-like#Audubon
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Huperzia
    Species:
    lucidula
    Family:
    Lycopodiaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Eastern North America
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Native Plant
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Moist
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
  • Fruit:
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Summer
    Fruit Description:
    Spores display from June to August.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Description:
    No flowers, produces spores
  • Leaves:
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Theme:
    Native Garden
    Winter Garden
    Attracts:
    Songbirds