About Physcomitrium pyriforme (Hedw.) Brid.
Common Name and Classification
Physcomitrium pyriforme, commonly called common bladder-moss, is a bryophyte.
Native Range
It is native to every continent except South America and Antarctica.
Capsule Maturation Period
Its capsules start maturing in late fall and continue maturing through the spring.
Habitat
This species most often grows on wet soils in disturbed locations.
Morphological Variability
It is a highly variable species; size, leaf characteristics, and capsule shape vary across its distribution range, and frequently also vary within individual populations.
