prickly tree-clubmoss
Nameprickly tree-clubmoss
Species NameHuperzia selago
Common Nameprickly tree-clubmoss
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresnon-woody stems, dense foliage
Foliage Typescale-like
Height (cm)18
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesProminent upright spore-bearing strobili at the stem tips; evergreen, non-woody growth habit typical of a clubmoss.
Description
This specimen is a small, evergreen clubmoss, not a woody bonsai tree, growing naturally in a forest environment. It features dense, scale-like foliage arranged spirally along upright, non-woody stems. The plant is topped with prominent, light-colored spore-bearing strobili.
