Lycopodium cernuum L.

  • Filed As

    Lycopodiaceae
    Lycopodium cernuum L.

  • Collector(s)

    J. Higgins 77, 28 Dec 1993

  • Location

    Dominica. Carib Territory. Salybia.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00044289

    Occurrence ID: 045a2ab2-1e4f-441b-b408-eb49b000ff87

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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Lycopodiophyta

  • Order

    Lycopodiales

  • Family

    Lycopodiaceae

  • All Determinations

    Lycopodium cernuum L.

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Lycopodium cernuum L.
det. J. Higgins. 1995
WEST INDIES, Dominica. Carib Territory. Salybia. Shade,
flat ground, moist soil.
Herb to lm; light green furry bristles with brown tips;
branches opposite, larger on bottom becoming smaller as
they ascend.
BOTANICAL
REPORT ANY REIDCf ITIFICATIOW OF THIS VOUCHER
TO THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC BOTANY. NY
n.v.: Cabane De La Vierge (Christinas Wreath) [Creole],
USE: Ornamental {wh pi}. Used to make wreaths for funerals.
Charm against fatigue {plant part not reported}. Ritual
tea for eight days.
NCI Sample codes: 77a PL(0CUM0136)
James Higgins 77
with John Higgins,
Prosper Paris
December 28, 1993
Fieldwork supported by U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) and
Metropolitan Life Foundation
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