Diphasiastrum sitchense

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Alaskan Clubmoss (Diphasiastrum sitchense): Trailing club moss with rounded stems found in high elevation forest and tundra. Collections are primarily from the northern half of the region on mountains near the Gulf of Alaska, though it is unclear whether this represents the actual distribution accurately.

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Local Notes

• Sitka/Diphasiastrum sitchense: Easy to find in subalpine tundra of most ridges near town, including along Harbor-Gavan Trail, where it is easy to observe. (edit)

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References

Weblinks

• USDAPLANTS page for Diphasiastrum sitchense
• FNA page for Diphasiastrum sitchense
• e-FloraBC page for Diphasiastrum sitchense

• PacNW Herbaria Records for Diphasiastrum sitchense
• Search Arctos Database for Diphasiastrum sitchense (Southeast only)
• Search Arctos Database for Diphasiastrum sitchense (entire database)
• Encyclopedia of Life search for Diphasiastrum sitchense
• iNaturalist Observations for Diphasiastrum sitchense in Southeast Alaska

Other References

• Muller: gen; alpine, heath
• Hall 2010: (as Lycopodium sitchense) Common in alpine meadows and woods, and on rock outcrops.

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