Rock Firmoss

Huperzia porophila

Native to Kentucky (estimated)

Photographs are not available yet.

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

0CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including KY

0BeesSoutheastern regional records

0Specialist beesPollen specialists

1BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

Recorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim · Lycopodium

No records yet · Ants · Beetles · Flies · Adult butterflies / moths · Other wasps · Other insects

Growing and identification

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope

Flower color · “Not applicable” · Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Height · “4–6 inches” · Minnesota Wildflowers
Life cycle · “Perennial” · Minnesota Wildflowers
Light · “Full shade (documented habitat)” · FloraQuest: Carolinas, Georgia (Southeastern Flora Team) · Carolinas and Georgia
Soil · “Moist; Wet (documented habitat)” · FloraQuest: Carolinas, Georgia (Southeastern Flora Team) · Carolinas and Georgia

Also known as

Lycopodium porophilum; Rock Clubmoss; clubmoss

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