Huperzia × protoporophila
Hybrid Rock Firmoss, Cliff Firmoss
Other regional names: Rock Firmoss
- Rock Firmoss
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lycopodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Huperzia × protoporophila (commonly known as Hybrid Rock Firmoss or Cliff Firmoss) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Lycopodiaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this hybrid is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Maine, North Carolina, Ontario
Parent Species