Light Lycopodium Powder
Light Lycopodium Powder, also known commercially as Dragon's Breath Powder, Dragon's Breath Flash Powder, or Club Moss Spore Powder, is a fine, lightweight natural spore powder intended for general educational, technical, demonstration, theatrical, and special-effects applications.
Commercial lycopodium powder may be sourced from spores of club mosses and related lycophyte botanical sources. Because botanical source, species, morphology, density, and particle characteristics may vary by supplier and production lot, this product is sold as general-purpose Light Lycopodium Powder and is not represented as a botanically certified reference material for species-specific identification.
This light grade has a typical bulk or apparent density of approximately 0.6-0.7 g/mL. The powder disperses readily and, when finely dispersed in air and exposed to an ignition source, can burn rapidly and produce a visible flash or flame effect. This characteristic has historically made lycopodium powder useful for controlled theatrical demonstrations, magic performances, educational demonstrations, and special-effects applications.
The material is naturally derived and may exhibit variation between lots. Customers requiring a particular botanical species, microscopic appearance, spore morphology, particle characteristic, or other analytical property should evaluate a sample and request available lot documentation before purchasing material for a specialized application.
Lycopodium powder has also historically appeared in craft, botanical, and herbal contexts. No medicinal, therapeutic, or pharmaceutical use or benefit is represented by this product.
Botanical Source Notice: This product is supplied as commercial Light Lycopodium Powder. The term "lycopodium powder" is used commercially for natural spore powders associated with club mosses and related lycophyte botanical sources. Unless specifically stated in lot documentation, no individual species, subspecies, cultivar, or botanical origin is guaranteed.
Natural variations may occur in spore size, surface morphology, exine ornamentation, apparent density, color, botanical source, particle characteristics, and microscopic appearance. This product is not sold as a certified palynological, taxonomic, botanical, forensic, pharmaceutical, or analytical reference standard. Customers requiring a specific species or verified microscopic morphology should request confirmation before ordering.
Product Specifications
| Product Name | Light Lycopodium Powder |
| SKU / Model | LYCOP2 |
| Alternate Name | Dragon's Breath Flash Powder |
| Material Type | Natural spore powder |
| Commercial Product Type | Club Moss Spore / Lycopodium-type powder |
| Source | Club mosses and related lycophyte botanical sources; exact species is not guaranteed unless stated in lot documentation |
| Color | Light / pale yellow to yellow-tan |
| Form | Fine, lightweight powder |
| Apparent Density | Approximately 0.6-0.7 g/mL |
| Grade | General-purpose technical / demonstration material |
| CAS Number | 8023-70-9, commonly associated with commercial lycopodium powder |
| Molecular Formula | Not applicable. Natural biological material with no single molecular formula. |
| Special Feature | Easily dispersible powder capable of producing a visible flash when airborne particles encounter an ignition source |
| Botanical Identification | General commercial lycopodium-type spore powder; individual species, subspecies, cultivar, and botanical origin are not guaranteed unless documented for the specific lot |
| Natural Lot Variations | Spore size, surface morphology, exine ornamentation, apparent density, color, botanical source, particle characteristics, and microscopic appearance may vary between lots |
| Reference Standard Status | Not sold as a certified palynological, taxonomic, botanical, forensic, pharmaceutical, or analytical reference standard |
| Synonyms | Lycopodium Powder; Club Moss Spore Powder; Club Moss Spores; Dragon's Breath Powder; Dragon's Breath Flash Powder; Vegetable Sulfur |
Applications and Benefits:
- Lightweight natural spore powder
- Fine powder with an approximate apparent density of 0.6-0.7 g/mL
- Easily dispersible for controlled demonstration applications
- Traditionally used for controlled theatrical flame and flash demonstrations
- Special-effects applications performed under appropriate controlled conditions
- Theatrical productions
- Magic-show demonstrations
- Film and television special-effects applications
- Professional special-effects demonstrations
- Educational and science demonstrations
- General technical applications requiring a lightweight natural spore powder
- Historical craft, botanical, and demonstration applications
Related Products
- Sparkling Lycopodium Powder
- Thunderbolt Flash Powder
- Green Moss Spores Powder
- Shimmering Dragon's Breath Powder
- Firefly Club Moss Spores
Note: Related or similar products may have different physical, botanical, or performance characteristics. Customers should review the specifications and available documentation for each product to determine suitability for their intended application.
Caution:
Lycopodium Powder is combustible, particularly when fine particles are dispersed in air. Airborne powder may ignite rapidly in the presence of flames, sparks, static discharge, hot surfaces, or other ignition sources. Avoid creating uncontrolled airborne dust. Use only with appropriate ventilation, personal protective equipment, and controlled procedures. Keep the container tightly closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. Keep out of reach of children. Specialized theatrical, pyrotechnic, or flame-effect applications should be performed only by appropriately trained personnel in compliance with applicable safety requirements and regulations.