Kingdom Plantae Class Lycopodiopsida Genus Clubmoss Order Lycopodiales | Division Lycopodiophyta Family Lycopodiaceae Rank Species | |
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Similar Clubmoss, Lycopodium scariosum, Lycopodium deuterodensum, Lycopodium hickeyi, Lycopodium lagopus | ||
Lycopodium fastigiatum, commonly known as alpine club moss or mountain club moss, is a species of club moss native to New Zealand and Australia. 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.
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