Wilson's Clubmoss

Huperzia wilsonii

Native to:
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States, Windward Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods
Family:
Lycopodiaceae
Genus:
Huperzia
Species:
Huperzia wilsonii
USDA Symbol:
HUWI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded, humid environments