Huperzia lucidula

(shining firmoss)

Habitat:Rocky woodlands, wooded hillsides, rocky wooded canyons, sandstone ledges and boulders, forested bogs, and shaded ravines. This plant can be found in deciduous, mixed and coniferous woodlands. Prefers dappled sunlight to medium shade, moist to dry-mesic conditions, and an acidic soil that contains some decaying organic matter. It is typically surrounded by a protective layer of leaf litter.