Huperziaceae

The family Huperziaceae is one of two families sometimes recognized in the order Lycopodiales, and contains two or three extant genera: * Huperzia (temperate firmosses); 10-15 species; terrestrial. * Phlegmariurus (tropical firmosses); about 300-400 species; often included in Huperzia; mainly epiphytes. * Phylloglossum (Pygmy Clubmoss); formerly thought to be only distantly related to Huperzia. This is a terrestrial, grass-like plant with basal, 2-5 cm long, fleshy leaves. The only listed species is Phylloglossum drummondii.

Huperziaceae

The family Huperziaceae is one of two families sometimes recognized in the order Lycopodiales, and contains two or three extant genera: * Huperzia (temperate firmosses); 10-15 species; terrestrial. * Phlegmariurus (tropical firmosses); about 300-400 species; often included in Huperzia; mainly epiphytes. * Phylloglossum (Pygmy Clubmoss); formerly thought to be only distantly related to Huperzia. This is a terrestrial, grass-like plant with basal, 2-5 cm long, fleshy leaves. The only listed species is Phylloglossum drummondii.