Huperzia lucidula (Michaux) Trevisan. Shining Firmoss, Shining Clubmoss. Phen: Jun-Aug. Hab: Moist forests and ravines. Dist: NL (Newfoundland) to MB, south to nw. SC, n. GA, n. AL, s. IL, and nw. AR (Peck 2011); disjunct in NM (Santa Fe County); disjunct in China (Jilin) (FoC).
ID notes: This is the largest Huperzia in our region, and the only one likely to be found away from rock in forest soils.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, FNA2, K1, K3, K4, Mo1, NE, NY, Pa, Tn, Va, Björk (2020), Haines (2003a); = Lycopodium lucidulum Michaux – C, F, G, Md, RAB, S13, Sf, Tat, W, WV; > Huperzia lucidula var. lucidula – Il
Wetland Indicator Status:
Heliophily ⓘ: 1
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