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Square Goose neck Moss

Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus

Description:

"Grows as an extensive mat of branching stems, up to 15 centimetres (6 in) tall, sheathed in leaves that are 2–2.5 mm (0.08–0.10 in) long and bend sharply back at a right angle, and thus spread outwards from the stem."

Habitat:

Usually found in man-made habitats (golf courses). Can be supported in a variety of different environments.

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Union County Early College
Spotted by a stud ent at Union County Early College

Monroe, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Apr 16, 2015
Submitted on Apr 16, 2015

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