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Atrichum tenellum
Also called Slender Smoothcap, Slender Smoothcap Moss
Atrichum tenellum, the slender smoothcap, is a small moss in the Polytrichaceae family that forms dull brown or green clumps on moist, acidic soil. It is an uncommon, red-listed species, so it is best left in the wild rather than grown as a garden plant.
Atrichum tenellum, also known as the slender smoothcap, is a species of moss belonging to the family Polytrichaceae. It is red listed in Iceland as a critically endangered (CR) species. In Iceland, it is only found in two geothermal areas.
A. tenellum is an uncommon species, which can be found in a range of disturbed, acidic and open habitats. A tenellum grows on moist soils such a loam or sandy humus. This species can be found growing in woodland habitats where it inhabits rides, but also in ditches and even open heathlands and grasslands. Populations can also be found on the banks of streams, lakes and reservoirs where the soil is moist.
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