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Snake moss

Plagiothecium undulatum

Description:

This pale yellow-green moss is commonly called snake moss because of its characteristic leaf undulations. Another popular name this moss has acquired is tongue moss. Apparently, the shoots have a tongue-like texture. The sporophytes are reddish-brown with two rows of peristome teeth:

Habitat:

This moss is usually found in shaded forest sites, on humus, rotten logs, at the base of trees, and rarely on rocks.

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Brian38
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Brian38

Federal Way, Washington, USA

Spotted on Apr 1, 2017
Submitted on Apr 8, 2017

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