Dendrolycopodium obscurum (flat-branched tree clubmoss) a lycopod
Unlike modern trees, these giants lacked true woody tissue; they were structured more like a sturdy, scaly pillar, creating the surreal "jungle-y" aesthetics of the early Earth. lycopod
Modern lycopods are much smaller, generally inhabiting shady, moist, acidic soils, yet they remain a widespread, intriguing part of woodland understories. these giants lacked true woody tissue