by Moewing | Mar 30, 2023
Golden Thread Moss (Leptobryum pyriforme), in the Meesiaceae Family, is found in Canada and all but 4 southern states in the U.S. In Colorado it grows from the foothills to the subalpine on the eastern and western slopes. This is a somewhat weedy species that prefers...
by Moewing | Mar 30, 2023
Revolute Plate Moss (Hypnum revolutum) in the Plate Moss Family (Hypnaceae), is found in Canada and the western U.S. It is circumpolar and is also found in Antarctica. It occurs at sea level, but prefers higher elevations. In Colorado it is probably our most abundant...
by Moewing | Mar 30, 2023
Bristly Haircap Moss (Polytrichum-piliferum) is in the Haircap Moss Family (Polytrichaceae). This moss is easily recognized by the fact that it grow in short reddish brown clumps, with each leaf tipped by a hyaline (clear) awn. If you are lucky, you will see its...
by Moewing | Mar 25, 2023
James’ Holdback (Pomaria jamesii) is in the Pea Family (Fabiaceae). It is found in rocky or sandy soil, in open prairie, or along roadsides, scattered on the eastern plains, It does not grow on the western slope. Blooms from May through August. Photo by Ernie...
by Moewing | Mar 25, 2023
Miners Candle (Oreocarya virgata) is in the Borage Family (Boraginaceae). It is native to Colorado and common in sandy soil of the foothills and mountains along the Front Range from the plains to the montane. It does not grow on the western slope. Blooms from May...
