Family: Lycopodiaceae
mountain fir moss
[Huperzia appalachiana Beitel & Mickel]
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Etymology: Huperzia: for Johann Peter Huperz, early 19th century German botanist and fern specialist
Plants: perennial fern ally
Habitat: Damp rocks and cliffs
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: perennial fern ally
Habitat: Damp rocks and cliffs
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10 WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Fern & Fern Allies: Photos, descriptions, information