Phylloglossum drummondii
Pygmy Clubmoss
Deciduous basal rosette growing from a whitish perennial tuber. Forms colonies, especially after fires.
Additional information
- FamilyLycopodiaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size1-5 cm high
- Plant groupingFerns & Fern Allies
- LeavesRosette of up to 10 narrow, fleshy grass-like leaves 1-2 cm long.
- FlowersNon-flowering. Central erect fleshy white stalk to 4 cm long bears a terminal oval cone-like fruiting body.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsWet peaty soil in heathy woodlands. Semi shade.
- Garden useContainers.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites.
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Photographer/s: 1. Ian McCann, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©; 2, 3 Chris Lindorff, NatureShare ©
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