Huperzia australiana (fir clubmoss), Takaka Hill. Unlike many other clubmosses lycophytes this species doesn’t have distinct cones but produces its spores in sporangia where the leaves join the stem. Photo: Lara Shepherd.

Huperzia australiana (fir clubmoss), Takaka Hill. Unlike many other clubmosses lycophytes this species doesn’t have distinct cones but produces its spores in sporangia where the leaves join the stem. Photo: Lara Shepherd.Read more


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