Lycopodium fastigiatum

Mountain Clubmoss

Stiffly erect, or occasionally trailing, much-branched conifer-like herbaceous perennial. Main stems distant along creeping much-branched underground stem (rhizome).

Additional information

FamilyLycopodiaceae
StoreyLower storey
Sizeto 30 cm high
Plant groupingFerns & Fern Allies
LeavesSpreading narrow lance-shaped pale green leaves 3-5 mm long, tip pointed and curved inwards, spirally arranged and overlapping. Foliage less dense in shaded sites.
FlowersNon-flowering. Few erect single or paired cone-like fruiting bodies 20-50 mm long on fine stalks at tips of branches.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsMoist soil in open and damp forests at higher altitudes. Semi shade to dappled shade.
Garden usePlant in moist ferneries. Very difficult to cultivate.
Commercially availableRarely
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. More common in the Eastern Highlands.