Fir Clubmoss (Lycopodium selago)

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

Lycopodium selago is a FERN growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor 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

The plant is edible. Caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — The plant is edible.; Caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Usually in open habitats on heaths, moors, mountain grasslands, rock ledges and mountain tops to 1300 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)