Marsh clubmoss  (Lycopodiella inundata)

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Range

In the UK, this species is mainly found the New Forest, Dorset and Surrey, and in the Republic of Ireland. It is also found in Wales and Scotland. There are a scattering of other sites in Cornwall, Devon, West Sussex and East Sussex. Attempts have been made to re-introduce it to Norfolk in 1999. Its global range includes Europe, where is known to be in decline, North America and Asia.

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Marsh clubmoss grows on wet heaths, peaty soil, and other places that are wet for much of the winter, preferably with some disturbance from grazing, peat cutting or where vehicles or cattle have broken up the surface.

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