Common club moss from Köhler’s Medicinal Plants / Lycopodium clavatum

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This is a digital image of Lycopodium clavatum, with yhe common name Common club moss. The image is sourced from Köhler's Medicinal Plants of 1887.

Lycopodium clavatum, also referred to as clubmoss, is a species of perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Lycopodiaceae family. It is found in various parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The plant has a long history of use as a medicinal herb for treating ailments such as kidney diseases, respiratory problems, and ulcers. In addition to its medicinal properties, Lycopodium clavatum has been used for industrial purposes such as manufacturing explosives and as a lubricant in machinery due to its high oil content. However, it is important to note that due to over-harvesting for commercial purposes and habitat loss from human activities like deforestation and agriculture development or emission of carbon dioxide into the environment through increased greenhouse gas emissions; Lycopodium clavatum populations have declined significantly in recent years making the need for conservation efforts more crucial than ever before.