Taxonomy

Division:

Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods

Family:

Lycopodiaceae

Genus:

Lycopodiella

Species:

Lycopodiella cernua

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Palau, South Carolina, Texas, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in open, wet habitats like bogs and marshes.