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Fat Worm Moss

Bryoandersonia illecebra

Description:

Bryoandersonia illecebra is a common moss along trails and road banks where it grows over soil, low rocks, and occasionally tree bases. This robust moss is easily recognized in the field by its plump, rounded shoots.

Habitat:

Bryoandersonia illecebra is a monotypic species, endemic to Eastern North America.

Notes:

Found growing on rocks on top of Kennesaw Mountain

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1 Comment

MartinUrban
MartinUrban 11 years ago

nice !!

QWMom
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QWMom

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Feb 1, 2013
Submitted on Feb 6, 2013

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