Confirmation of Shining Firmoss (Huperzia lucidula; Lycopodiaceae) in Manitoba

Authors

  • Richard J. Staniforth RetiredUniversity of Winnipeg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v136i2.2665

Keywords:

Shining Firmoss, Huperzia lucidula, Manitoba, new distribution record

Abstract

The occurrence of Shining Firmoss (Huperzia lucidula; Lycopodiaceae) in Manitoba has been suspected since 1943 but unconfirmed. The discovery at the herbarium of the University of Manitoba of a non-accessioned specimen, collected in Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP), Manitoba, confirmed that the species occurred in the province. At about the same time, a thriving colony of Shining Firmoss was discovered at Gunisao Lake, ~380 km to the northeast of the RMNP site. Shining Firmoss is now established as a rare, widely dispersed element in Manitoba’s flora.

Author Biography

Richard J. Staniforth, RetiredUniversity of Winnipeg

Department of Biology

Professor emeritus

Published

2022-11-07

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