Huperzia varia

Huperzia varia
Scientific classification
Division:Lycopodiophyta
Class:Lycopodiopsida
Order:Lycopodiales
Family:Lycopodiaceae
Genus:Huperzia
Species: H. varia
Binomial name
Huperzia varia

Huperzia varia, also called clubmoss is a fir moss found in areas of Australia, New Zealand and subantarctic islands.

Huperzia varia can grow on the ground and as a lithophyte or epiphyte. It can have one or many branches that are spirally arranged with slender leaves that narrow to a point. The plant varies from green to green-yellow and is sometimes orange in appearance.[1]

References

  1. "Huperzia varia". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2012-05-15.


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