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Atrichum moss

Atrichum crispum

Also called Fountain Smoothcap, Oval Starburst Moss, Crispate Smoothcap Moss, Crispate Smoothcap, Wave Leaved Crane's Bill Moss

Family
Polytrichaceae (Polytrich family)

About

Atrichum crispum is a species of moss. It is dioicous with males being the same size as females or larger.

Where it grows

The species has a disjunct distribution where it occurs in Europe and eastern parts of North America. In Europe only male plants have been discovered.

Other Atrichum plants

Atrichum moss · Atrichum moss · Undulate atrichum moss · Atrichum moss

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