Bushy Spikemoss

Selaginella bigelovii

Bushy Spikemoss

Anthony Valois, and the National Park Service

Taxonomy

Division:
Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods
Family:
Selaginellaceae
Genus:
Selaginella
Species:
Selaginella bigelovii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
commonly found on rocky slopes and outcrops