Lycopodium campanulatum
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Basic Information
Family: Lycopodiaceae
Genus: lycopodium
Plant ID (slug): lycopodium-campanulatum
Numeric ID: 23566
USDA Hardiness: 3-7
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Physical Characteristics
Lycopodium campanulatum is a FERN. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Western N. America.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Hypnotic Miscellany The plant is hypnotic[192]. Chewing three stems is said to induce mild intoxication whilst eight can cause unconsciousness[192, 213].
Known Hazards
Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, a number of other members of this genus are said to be toxic and so some caution is advised.
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Additional Information
Title: Lycopodium campanulatum
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