Lycopodiaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Lycopodiales, class Lycopodiopsida. The family contains 53 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Dendrolycopodium hickeyi (W.H.Wagner, Beitel & R.C.Moran) A.Haines
Dendrolycopodium hickeyi is a tree club-moss native to northeastern North Americ…
Pseudolycopodiella caroliniana (L.) Holub
Pseudolycopodiella caroliniana, or slender bog club-moss, is a discontinuous dis…
Lycopodiastrum casuarinoides (Spring) Holub ex R.D.Dixit
Lycopodiastrum casuarinoides is the only species in the lycophyte genus Lycopodi…
Huperzia selago subsp. appressa (La Pylaie ex Desv.) D.Löve
Huperzia selago subsp. appressa is a circumpolar toxic fern ally with traditiona…
Austrolycopodium fastigiatum (R.Br.) Holub
Austrolycopodium fastigiatum is an alpine club moss native to New Zealand and Au…
Austrolycopodium magellanicum (P.Beauv.) Holub
Magellanic clubmoss (Austrolycopodium magellanicum) is a vascular clubmoss speci…
Pseudolycopodium densum (Rothm.) Holub
Pseudolycopodium densum, the bushy clubmoss, is the only species in the lycophyt…
Diphasiastrum digitatum (Dill. ex A.Braun) Holub
Diphasiastrum digitatum is a low-growing perennial clubmoss native to eastern No…
Phlegmariurus varius (R.Br.) A.R.Field & Bostock
Phlegmariurus varius is a Lycopodiaceae club moss found in Australia, New Zealan…
Lateristachys diffusa (R.Br.) Holub
Lateristachys diffusa is a plant with variable stem placement that was historica…
Phylloglossum drummondii Kunze
Phylloglossum drummondii, the only species in the Lycopodiaceae genus Phylloglos…
Diphasiastrum complanatum (L.) Holub
Diphasiastrum complanatum is a spreading perennial clubmoss with flattened branc…
Lycopodiaceae plants belong to the Lycopodiales order in the Plantae kingdom. hickeyi has leaves of equal length all around its branches – a feature reflected in its former name, Lycopodium obscurum var. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Lycopodiaceae is classified in the order Lycopodiales, class Lycopodiopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The underground perenniating tuber of Phylloglossum is unique within Lycopodiaceae: it is a reduced stem system that has developed into a distinct new organ.
Yes, some Lycopodiaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Lycopodiaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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