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Polytrichastrum alpinum
Also called Alpine Haircap, Alpine Haircap Moss
Polytrichastrum alpinum, also known as Alpine haircap, is a species of moss from the family Polytrichaceae. It is widely distributed and may be found growing among other moss species.
The moss grows in a variety of habitats, from shaded to sunny sites, and on fresh to moist, nutrient-poor, calcareous and base-poor soils. The moss may also colonise stony soil, boulders and snowy grikes above the treeline.
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