Hylocomiaceae
rough goose neck moss
Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus (Hedw.) Ochyra & Stebel
Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus is a common Hylocomiaceae moss with multiple common names found in boreal and Pacific Northwest forests.
stairstep moss
Hylocomium splendens (Hedw.) Schimp.
Hylocomium splendens is a stepped feathermoss with ecological roles, commercial uses, and applications in pollution monitoring.
Red-stemmed Feather Moss
Pleurozium schreberi (Willd. ex Brid.) Mitt.
Pleurozium schreberi is a common boreal forest moss with intermediate sensitivity to the herbicide Asulam.
Lanky Moss
Rhytidiadelphus loreus (Hedw.) Warnst.
Rhytidiadelphus loreus, or lanky moss, is a widespread, abundant large creeping moss found in North America and northwestern Europe.
Square Gooseneck Moss
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus (Hedw.) Warnst.
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus is a common moss, introduced and invasive in parts of the Southern Hemisphere. It is often associated with human land use.
Pipecleaner Moss
Rhytidiopsis robusta (Hook.) Broth.
Rhytidiopsis robusta is the only species in the monotypic moss genus Rhytidiopsis, found in North America.
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