Lycopodium fastigiatum
| Lycopodium fastigiatum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Division: | Lycopodiophyta |
| Class: | Lycopodiopsida |
| Order: | Lycopodiales |
| Family: | Lycopodiaceae |
| Genus: | Lycopodium |
| Species: | L. fastigiatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Lycopodium fastigiatum R.Br. 1810 | |
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Synonymy
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Lycopodium fastigiatum, commonly known as alpine club moss or mountain club moss, is a species of club moss native to New Zealand and Australia.[2][3] It has an upright, much branched and conifer-like appearance, and can grow up to 10 cm (4 in) high.
Lycopodium fastigiatum is widespread across New Zealand including Stewart, Chatham, Adams, Auckland, and Campbell Islands. It has also been found in the Australian States of Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. It grows in mountainous, alpine areas to scrubland. In cold conditions it can have a bright orange appearance.[4]
References
- ↑ Family Lycopodiaceae, genus Lycopodium; world species list
- ↑ New Zealand Plant Conservation Network: Lycopodium fastigiatum
- ↑ Atlas of Living Australia
- ↑ "Lycopodium fastigiatum". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
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