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Polytrichum commune

Polytrichum commune

by | Mar 11, 2021

Common Haircap Moss (Polytrichum commune), a moss in the Polytrichaceae Family which grows in wet areas like pond edges, swampy areas and fens in the montane and subalpine. The flower-like structure seen here is a splash cup, somewhat rare in mosses but are used on...
Feather Moss (Hylocomium splendens)

Feather Moss (Hylocomium splendens)

by | Mar 11, 2021

Feather Moss (Hylocomium splendens) Hylocomiaceae Family is native and common and grows on rock, soil and humus and rotting wood in subalpine boreal forests and tundra from the foothills to the alpine. This photo was taken in Maine where the moss is more luxuriant....
Sun Grimmia Moss (Grimmia montana)

Sun Grimmia Moss (Grimmia montana)

by | Mar 11, 2021

Sun Grimmia Moss (Grimmia montana), Grimmia Family (Grimmiaceae), native, widespread and common moss growing on granite and sandstone rocks. from the plains to alpine, on the Eastern and Western Slopes. Individual Grimmia species are sometimes difficult to...