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Rare Clubmoss - Dendrolycopodium obscurum This plant has a superficial resemblance to conifers. However, it is much smaller and the above ground parts rarely reach more 15 cm tall. The main stem is a creeping rhizome that grows below ground.<br /> <br /> The harvest of rare clubmoss has caused it to become threatened in several areas.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149928/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html" title="Rare Clubmoss - Dendrolycopodium obscurum"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/149928_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=FY%2F9GKVviiA%2FjT2JTVhw%2BU8qlT8%3D" width="200" height="158" alt="Rare Clubmoss - Dendrolycopodium obscurum This plant has a superficial resemblance to conifers. However, it is much smaller and the above ground parts rarely reach more 15 cm tall. The main stem is a creeping rhizome that grows below ground.<br /> <br /> The harvest of rare clubmoss has caused it to become threatened in several areas.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149928/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149929/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149930/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html Dendrolycopodium obscurum,Fall,Geotagged,Rare Clubmoss,United States,silhouette" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149929/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html" title="Rare Clubmoss - Dendrolycopodium obscurum"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/149929_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=Xaqg%2F5X%2FxP%2BnepbqhUppmaENtbA%3D" width="200" height="148" alt="Rare Clubmoss - Dendrolycopodium obscurum This plant has a superficial resemblance to conifers. However, it is much smaller and the above ground parts rarely reach more 15 cm tall. The main stem is a creeping rhizome that grows below ground.<br /> <br /> The harvest of rare clubmoss has caused it to become threatened in several areas.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149928/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149929/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149930/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html Dendrolycopodium obscurum,Fall,Geotagged,Rare Clubmoss,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149930/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html" title="Rare Clubmoss - Dendrolycopodium obscurum"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/149930_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=pqLMfRKDG43ooEIqmE3upLsb1x8%3D" width="200" height="156" alt="Rare Clubmoss - Dendrolycopodium obscurum This plant has a superficial resemblance to conifers. However, it is much smaller and the above ground parts rarely reach more 15 cm tall. The main stem is a creeping rhizome that grows below ground.<br /> <br /> The harvest of rare clubmoss has caused it to become threatened in several areas.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149928/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149929/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149930/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html Dendrolycopodium,Dendrolycopodium obscurum,Fall,Geotagged,Rare Clubmoss,United States,clubmoss" /></a></figure> Dendrolycopodium obscurum,Fall,Geotagged,Rare Clubmoss,United States,silhouette Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Rare Clubmoss - Dendrolycopodium obscurum

This plant has a superficial resemblance to conifers. However, it is much smaller and the above ground parts rarely reach more 15 cm tall. The main stem is a creeping rhizome that grows below ground.

The harvest of rare clubmoss has caused it to become threatened in several areas.

Habitat: Mixed forest

Rare Clubmoss - Dendrolycopodium obscurum This plant has a superficial resemblance to conifers. However, it is much smaller and the above ground parts rarely reach more 15 cm tall. The main stem is a creeping rhizome that grows below ground.<br /> <br /> The harvest of rare clubmoss has caused it to become threatened in several areas.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149928/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149929/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149930/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html Dendrolycopodium obscurum,Fall,Geotagged,Rare Clubmoss,United States,silhouette

Rare Clubmoss - Dendrolycopodium obscurum This plant has a superficial resemblance to conifers. However, it is much smaller and the above ground parts rarely reach more 15 cm tall. The main stem is a creeping rhizome that grows below ground.<br /> <br /> The harvest of rare clubmoss has caused it to become threatened in several areas.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149928/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149929/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149930/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html Dendrolycopodium obscurum,Fall,Geotagged,Rare Clubmoss,United States

Rare Clubmoss - Dendrolycopodium obscurum This plant has a superficial resemblance to conifers. However, it is much smaller and the above ground parts rarely reach more 15 cm tall. The main stem is a creeping rhizome that grows below ground.<br /> <br /> The harvest of rare clubmoss has caused it to become threatened in several areas.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149928/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149929/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/149930/rare_clubmoss_-_dendrolycopodium_obscurum.html Dendrolycopodium,Dendrolycopodium obscurum,Fall,Geotagged,Rare Clubmoss,United States,clubmoss

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Very creative silhouette shot! Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks! It was an accident. :D Posted 2 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        lol. flash misfire? Posted 2 years ago
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          Christine Young
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          No, I think I was just trying to get a more natural shot without flash, lol. Posted 2 years ago
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    Nice one Christine. Of course you meant it to happen Posted 2 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Definitely. Posted 2 years ago

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The Rare Clubmoss

"Dendrolycopodium obscurum", synonym "Lycopodium obscurum", commonly called rare clubmoss, ground pine, or princess pine, is a North American species of clubmoss in the family Lycopodiaceae. It is a close relative of other species such as "D. dendroideum" and "D. hickeyi", also treelike.

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Similar species: Lycopodiales
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded May 31, 2023. Captured Nov 18, 2021 12:22 in 5 Judson Ave, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/395s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.