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little buds which appear at the tops of the 

 branches. When these are developed they fall 

 to the ground, and give rise to fresh plants. 



The Fir Club Moss is probably almost as 

 common as the Common Club Moss. It should, 

 however, be looked for on elevated moors and 

 the slopes of mountains. 



Lycopodium inundatum. Here the specific 

 name has reference to the fact that this Club 



; 





Lycopodium selago. The Fir Club Moss. 



Moss grows in situations which are often under 

 water. The Marsh Club Moss. 



This is a peculiarly interesting species, in 

 that it is the only British Club Moss to be found 

 in lowland districts. The stems of the plants 

 are prostrate, and these are so closely fixed to 

 the soil with strong roots that it is almost im- 

 possible to remove a specimen without taking 

 away the soil as well. The fertile branches 

 rise in a very direct manner to the height of two 

 or three inches, and these, like the main stems, 



