Ground Pine (Lycopodium obscurum)

Family: Lycopodiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Lycopodium obscurum is a FERN growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist woodlands. Rich hardwood forests and successional shrubby areas from sea level to 1600 metres. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)