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Clubmoss

Clubmoss

Clubmoss

Arching clubmoss is a characteristic plant of geothermal sites, instantly recognised by its bright green candelabra fronds. It is one of the few plants capable of growing on soils hotter than 50°C. Clubmosses are primitive plants, more closely related to ferns than mosses.

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GNS Science
Reference: CN24631/10
Photograph by Lloyd Homer

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