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Huperzia somae

Huperzia somae (Hayata) Ching

Oriental Clubmoss

Lycopodiaceae (Club-moss family)

Synonym(s): Lycopodium somae

USDA Symbol: HUSO3

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub , Shrub
Size Notes: Up to about 5 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Non-flowering, reproduced by spores, and vegetatively by gemmae.

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Habitat: Wet, boggy, mossy, usually open areas.

Bibliography

Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.

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Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Huperzia somae in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Huperzia somae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Huperzia somae

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-11-04
Research By: CBR

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