Huperzia varia
| Huperzia varia | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Lycopodiophyta |
| Class: | Lycopodiopsida |
| Order: | Lycopodiales |
| Family: | Huperziaceae |
| Genus: | Huperzia |
| Species: | H. varia |
| Binomial name | |
| Huperzia varia (R. Br.) Trevis. | |
Huperzia varia, also called clubmoss is a firm moss found in areas of Australia, New Zealand and subantarctic islands.
H. varia can grow on the ground and as a lithophyte or epiphyte. It can have one or many branches that are spirally arranged with slender leaves that narrow to a point. The plant varies from green to green-yellow and is sometimes orange in appearance.[1]
References
- ↑ "Huperzia varia". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
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