Taxonomy

Division:

Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods

Family:

Lycopodiaceae

Genus:

Huperzia

Species:

Huperzia appalachiana

USDA Symbol:

HUAP

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, cool environments typical of forest understories