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Huperzia phyllantha
Huperzia phyllantha (Hook. & Arn.) Holub
Daggerleaf Clubmoss, Wawae`iole
Lycopodiaceae (Club-moss family)
Synonym(s): Lycopodium phyllanthum, Urostachys phyllanthus
USDA Symbol: HUPH
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub , Shrub
Size Notes: Stems up to about 2 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Epiphytic in mesic to wet forests.
Bibliography
Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of HawaiiWebref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Huperzia phyllantha in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Huperzia phyllantha in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Huperzia phyllantha
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-04Research By: CBR