Club Moss

Lycopodiopsida is a class of vascular plants also known as lycopsids, [1] lycopods, or lycophytes. Members of the class are also called clubmosses, firmosses, spikemosses and quillworts. Club moss, any of some 400 species of seedless vascular plants constituting the only family of the lycophyte order Lycopodiales. The plants are native mainly to tropical mountains but are also. Selaginella kraussiana, commonly known as Club Moss or Spike Moss, is a fascinating, ground-hugging plant cherished for its lush, vibrant green, moss-like appearance. This perennial plant is not a true. Jan 28, 2025 · Club moss, a member of the Lycopodiaceae family, is an ancient vascular plant that has survived since prehistoric times. Unlike true mosses, club mosses have a well-developed vascular. Jan 22, 2020 · Fan clubmoss (Diphasiastrum digitatum) grows in moist, acidic forests in South Carolina. Beech and oaks are the predominant tree species at this site. Clubmosses are primitive vascular.

Feb 14, 2025 · Clubmoss, or Selaginella kraussiana, features delicate fern-like foliage and thrives in terrariums, dish gardens, and shaded indoor spaces. Sometimes called spikemoss or Krauss’s. Aug 22, 2025 · Explore club mosses: ancient vascular plants, their unique life cycle, preferred habitats, and historical applications. Dec 29, 2024 · I identified this club moss as Diphasiastrum complanatum (previously under Lycopodium complanatum). This native to dry coniferous forests across Canada is commonly called northern.