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Huperzia nutans

Huperzia nutans (Brack.) Rothm.

Nodding Clubmoss, Wawae`iole

Lycopodiaceae (Club-moss family)

Synonym(s): Lycopodium nutans, Phlegmariurus nutans, Urostachys nutans

USDA Symbol: HUNU

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub , Shrub
Size Notes: Stems up to about 14 inches long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Distribution: Listed as endangered in the United States.
Native Habitat: Terrestrial or epiphytic in mesic to wet mountain forests.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Threatened & Endangered Status

USFWS Species Profile: S01L
Status: Endangered
Historic Range: U.S.A. (HI)
Critical Habitat: 17.96(a)
Special Rules: N/A
This information is derived from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serrvice Environmental Conservation Online System.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:							FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Bibliography

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

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Web Reference

Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of Hawaii

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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