NameThatPlant.net: Spinulum annotinum

Lycophytes: Lycopodiales

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Spinulum annotinum FAMILY Lycopodiaceae Go to FSUS key

Dig deeper at SERNEC, a consortium of southeastern herbaria.

Read about the ancient and interesting fern allies known as clubmosses from the Prince William Wildflower Society.

Stiff Clubmoss has only recently been proven to occur in North Carolina. Read about the discovery in Conservation Gardener.

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Lycopodium annotinum FAMILY Lycopodiaceae

COMMON NAME:
Stiff Clubmoss, Bristly Clubmoss

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Spinulum annotinum FAMILY Lycopodiaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Lycopodium annotinum FAMILY Lycopodiaceae

3990

Fern/Fern ally
Perennial

Habitat: High elevation hardwood or coniferous forests, per Weakley's Flora

Native to North Carolina

Rare

CLICK HERE to see a map, notes, and images from Weakley's Flora of the Southeastern US.

LEAVES:
Evergreen
Simple

FRUIT:
Summer/Fall

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