Diphasiastrum alpinum
| Diphasiastrum alpinum | |
|---|---|
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| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Lycopodiophyta |
| Class: | Lycopodiopsida |
| Order: | Lycopodiales |
| Family: | Lycopodiaceae |
| Genus: | Diphasiastrum |
| Species: | D. alpinum |
| Binomial name | |
| Diphasiastrum alpinum (L.) Holub, 1975 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Diphasium alpinum | |
Diphasiastrum alpinum, Alpine Clubmoss, is a species of clubmoss.[1] It has a circumboreal distribution, occurring throughout northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere. It is an indicator of alpine tundra and boreal climates.[2] It is found in mountains and moors often with Calluna and grasses.[3]
This plant grows 10 to 20 cm tall from stems which grow just under the surface of the ground. The leaves are hollow at the bases.[2] The female stems produce strobili up to 3 cm long.[4]
This species may hybridize with Diphasiastrum sitchense.[2]
References
- ↑ "Diphasiastrum alpinum". Flora of North America. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Williams, Tara Y. 1990. Lycopodium alpinum. In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory.
- ↑ "Species: Diphasiastrum alpinum (Clubmoss, alpine)". NLBIF. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ↑ Lycopodium alpinum. Washington Burke Museum.