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fan clubmoss

Diphasiastrum digitatum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Lycopodiopsida ›Order: Lycopodiales ›Family: Lycopodiaceae ›Genus: Diphasiastrum

About

Diphasiastrum digitatum is known as groundcedar, running cedar or crowsfoot, along with other members of its genus, but the common name fan clubmoss can be used to refer to it specifically. It is the most common species of Diphasiastrum in North America. It is a type of plant known as a clubmoss, which is within one of the three main divisions of living vascular plants. It was formerly included in the superspecies Diphasiastrum complanatum. For many...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fan clubmoss?
The scientific name of fan clubmoss is Diphasiastrum digitatum.
What kingdom does fan clubmoss belong to?
fan clubmoss belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does fan clubmoss belong to?
fan clubmoss belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does fan clubmoss belong to?
fan clubmoss belongs to the class Lycopodiopsida.
What order does fan clubmoss belong to?
fan clubmoss belongs to the order Lycopodiales.
What family does fan clubmoss belong to?
fan clubmoss belongs to the family Lycopodiaceae.
What genus does fan clubmoss belong to?
fan clubmoss belongs to the genus Diphasiastrum.