P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Bogs or sandy banks in acid soils; also savannas (Weakley 1998)..
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early July to late September.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
This clubmoss has densely leafy horizontal stems flat on the ground with scattered upright stems as well. Leaves are appressed. The spores are born at the apex of the stem in cone-like structures formed by modified leaves. In this species these strobili are only 0.2 mm thicker than the stem and the upright fertile shoots are long (8-35 cm).
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Management:
Exotic pest plants are a threat to this species and should be removed. Avoid creating access to the site through trail or road construction.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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