Alpine Clubmoss May 2026

"If you find yourself hiking in the high mountains, definitely keep an eye out for this little marvel. It looks like a cross between a miniature pine tree and a thick moss, hugging the ground to stay out of the wind. Seeing it in its natural habitat—usually moist, subalpine rocky slopes—is a real treat for any amateur botanist. It’s an ancient plant with a lineage going back millions of years, which gives it a legendary feel when you spot it." Gardener’s Performance Review

“They are low growing, creeping over the mountain soils... Alpine clubmoss, Fir clubmoss and Stag's-horn.” Facebook · Wicklow Mountains National Park alpine clubmoss

Diphasiastrum sitchense (Rupr.) Holub - Rare Plants - Maine.gov "If you find yourself hiking in the high

Very High. This is not for the casual gardener. It is notoriously difficult to transplant and extremely sensitive to dry soil. It’s an ancient plant with a lineage going