Staghorn Clubmoss
NameStaghorn Clubmoss
Species NameLycopodium clavatum
Common NameStaghorn Clubmoss
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typenone visible
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, densely leaved
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesProminent, pendulous spore-bearing strobili.
Description
This specimen of Staghorn Clubmoss displays a central, upright herbaceous stem densely covered with small, scale-like leaves. Two prominent, pendulous, yellowish-green strobili (spore cones) emerge from the upper part of the stem, characteristic of the species.
