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Syntrichia ruralis
Moss. This moss forms bright, golden green, loose cushions, or more extensive, sometimes rather dense turfs 1–2 cm tall. The leaves are normally between 4 and 6 mm long, strongly curved away from the stem when moist, giving the shoot a star-like appearance, and become twisted when dry. Individual leaves are somewhat tongue-shaped, with a rounded tip and parallel or slightly convex sides which are recurved almost to the tip. The nerve is excurrent in a long, silvery, toothed hair point. The cylindrical capsules are rare
This common moss grows on calcareous substrates on walls, rocks and sandy ground. It is also a characteristic species of old thatch. Spotted on a concret little bridge.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec. f/45 ISO Speed Rating: 200. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
Spotted on May 5, 2012
Submitted on Jul 7, 2012
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I changed the ID from Syntrichia princeps to S. ruralis