Herb: Club Moss


Latin name: Lycopodium serratum


Family: Lycopodiaceae (Club-moss Family)



Description of the plant:



Plant:
Fern


Height:
10 cm
(4 inches)

Known hazards of Lycopodium serratum:

The plant contains lycopodine, which is poisonous by paralysing the motor nerves. It also contains clavatine which is toxic to many mammals. The spores, however, are not toxic.

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.