Alpine Clubmoss «4K — 720p»

“I still can't believe I got to go out in a boat to see these beauties so close. Other discoveries included... Alpine Clubmoss.” Facebook · Zoe Ashdown Photography

Very High. This is not for the casual gardener. It is notoriously difficult to transplant and extremely sensitive to dry soil. alpine clubmoss

Excellent. It provides a unique, evergreen "ground pine" look that stays vibrant year-round. “I still can't believe I got to go

“They are low growing, creeping over the mountain soils... Alpine clubmoss, Fir clubmoss and Stag's-horn.” Facebook · Wicklow Mountains National Park This is not for the casual gardener

"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

Diphasiastrum sitchense (Rupr.) Holub - Rare Plants - Maine.gov