Northern Firmoss
NameNorthern Firmoss
Species NameHuperzia selago
Common NameNorthern Firmoss
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)5
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems
Foliage Typescale-like leaves
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesPrimitive vascular plant, reproduces by spores, evergreen, circumboreal distribution.
Description
This image displays a cluster of Northern Firmoss, a perennial clubmoss, growing in its natural habitat. The plant features multiple erect, unbranched stems densely covered with small, sharp, scale-like leaves. Small yellowish sporangia are visible in the leaf axils along some stems, indicating reproductive activity, though this is not a traditional bonsai specimen.
