Characteristics
Dendrolycopodium dendroideum (Michx.) A. Haines
prickly tree clubmoss, northern tree clubmoss
A wide variety of mesic forests and forest opening including forested roadsides. Of the three Dendrolycopodium species, this one appears to be most common in more northern forest types. Appears to do best in successional forests or sites with recent disturbances.
Herbaceous
Perennial
Vascular
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Native
FACU, FAC (NWPL)
FACU (NWPL EMP)
FACU (NWPL NCNE)
S5 (State Rank)
G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Lycophytes
Lycopodiales
Dendrolycopodium dendroideum (Michx.) A. Haines - prickly tree clubmoss, northern tree clubmoss
Citation
Dendrolycopodium dendroideum (Michx.) A. Haines
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Species Distribution Map
This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.
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Plant Photos
Photo by: Joseph M. McMullen. Photo taken: Chenango Co., NY: 18 Feb 2012
- Joseph M. McMullen
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