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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...
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...