Family: Lycopodiaceae
[Lycopodium annotinum L., more... ]
Etymology: Lycopodium: Greek lycos for "wolf" and pous for "foot," referring to its resemblance
Plants: perennial fern ally
Habitat: moist coniferous woods
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial fern ally
Habitat: moist coniferous woods
Conservation Status: Native
Common and often forming large clones in moist coniferous forests, mixed conifer - hardwood woods, northern hardwoods, in cedar swamps, on stabilized sand dunes, etc., typically on sandy acidic soil.
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7, Wetland Indicator = FAC USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Fern & Fern Allies: Photos, descriptions, information